The Seattle Mariners traded for Josh Naylor at the MLB Trade Deadline in an effort to win the World Series. Seattle fell short of doing so, falling in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays . However, Naylor had a significant impact on Seattle's success. And it appears as if this impact will continue in 2026.

Naylor, now a free agent, is finalizing a new contract with the Mariners, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan. The veteran slugger is set to sign a five-year contract to remain in the Pacific Northwest. This makes him the top free agent domino to fall so far. And it was a high-priority move from Seattle.

“The Mariners made Josh Naylor their top priority entering the winter, and his excellence down the stretch got him a long-term deal to join Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and the Mar

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