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Mariners Lock in Closer Munoz with $6M Option

11/5/2025

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The Mariners exercised a $6 million option for closer Andres Munoz for 2026.
In 2025, Munoz saved 38 games with a 1.73 ERA and earned two All-Star selections.
Munoz has options for $8 million in 2027 and $10 million in 2028.
In the postseason, he pitched 8 1/3 scoreless innings as Seattle reached the ALCS, though he did not appear in Game 7.
His salary may rise based on games finished.

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The Mariners exercised a $6 million option for closer Andres Munoz for 2026.
In 2025, Munoz saved 38 games with a 1.73 ERA and earned two All-Star selections.
Munoz has options for $8 million in 2027 and $10 million in 2028.
In the postseason, he pitched 8 1/3 scoreless innings as Seattle reached the ALCS, though he did not appear in Game 7.
His salary may rise based on games finished.