Well, there it is. A mere two weeks after the conclusion of the World Series and we’ve got the first major free-agent signing of MLB’s off-season.
The Seattle Mariners reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with first baseman Josh Naylor on Monday. The Mississauga, Ont., native was acquired by the M’s at the July trade deadline — and the pairing worked out perfectly down the stretch and into the post-season.
Now, Naylor gets the opportunity to find comfort in one spot after playing for three organizations over the past 13 months, while Seattle general manager Justin Hollander can move forward after taking care of a key piece of off-season business.
Here’s a closer look at the signing:
The deal
Naylor and the Mariners have officially agreed to a five-year, $92.5-million contract with a

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