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Mariners Eye Kazuma Okamoto as Suárez Faces Uncertainty

12/28/2025

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Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners remains unsigned, with options to return or sign elsewhere.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are projected to sign Suárez for $72 million.
The Mariners are considering Kazuma Okamoto, an international free agent, projected to sign for $90 million.
Okamoto could bolster the lineup alongside Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez.
The Mariners must act to stay competitive against the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Story summary

Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners remains unsigned, with options to return or sign elsewhere.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are projected to sign Suárez for $72 million.
The Mariners are considering Kazuma Okamoto, an international free agent, projected to sign for $90 million.
Okamoto could bolster the lineup alongside Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez.
The Mariners must act to stay competitive against the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.