Mariners exercise closer Andres Munoz's option

Field Level Media|published: Tue 4th November, 15:08 2025

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz (75) pitches in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Seattle Mariners exercised their $6 million club option for All-Star closer Andres Munoz for the 2026 season on Tuesday.

Munoz, 26, unlocked four $250,000 incentives during the 2025 season to bring his compensation for next season to $7 million. He finished with 38 saves and a career-low 1.73 ERA for the American League West champions.

The Mariners also hold team options of $8 million in 2027 and $10 million in 2028 for Munoz, one of the game's top young relievers.

Munoz made seven appearances for Seattle during the 2025 postseason, recording two saves without allowing a run. He struck out five and allowed two hits and two walks in 8 1/3 innings as the Mariners advanced to the American League Championship Series, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.

The two-time All-Star right-hander is 13-23 with 78 saves and a 2.43 ERA in 263 career games (no starts) with the San Diego Padres (2019) and Mariners. Munoz has struck out 354 batters in 259 1/3 innings.

Also on Tuesday, the Mariners declined the mutual option on catcher Mitch Garver.

Garver, 34, batted .209 with nine homers and 30 RBIs in 87 games this past season.

--Field Level Media

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