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Mariners Sign Versatile Outfielder Rob Refsnyder for $6.25M

12/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million, including $250,000 in incentives.
Refsnyder, 34, previously played for the Boston Red Sox, achieving a .302 batting average and .959 OPS against left-handed pitching last season.
His versatility allows him to play both outfield and first base, although he has not played first base since 2020.
Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander highlighted Refsnyder's ability to enhance the team's lineup depth as they pursue continued success after winning the AL West championship in 2022.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Mariners, established in 1977, struggled for decades, with their first postseason appearance in 2001 marking a peak. After a 21-year playoff drought, they clinched the AL West Championship in 2022, revitalizing the franchise. The team's strategic roster enhancements, including signing Rob Refsnyder for $6.25 million, aim to sustain competitiveness against dominant teams like the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.

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Story summary

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year contract worth $6.25 million, including $250,000 in incentives.
Refsnyder, 34, previously played for the Boston Red Sox, achieving a .302 batting average and .959 OPS against left-handed pitching last season.
His versatility allows him to play both outfield and first base, although he has not played first base since 2020.
Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander highlighted Refsnyder's ability to enhance the team's lineup depth as they pursue continued success after winning the AL West championship in 2022.

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