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The Mariners have tried and failed many times to find a reliable right-handed bat. The problem is one of many glaring issues they'll need to address this offseason.
Here are some of the candidates the Seattle Mariners are reportedly considering for their next manager.
The Seattle Mariners reportedly have a long list of potential candidates for their third manager in the last three years.
Seattle needs offense, and Logan Gilbert may be the trade piece capable of bringing a controllable impact hitter back to the Mariners.
Houston Astros skipper Joe Espada is meeting with the Seattle Mariners about their open managerial position, MLB.com reported on Tuesday.Per MLB.com, the Astros are granting Espada permission to speak with the Mariners despite the 51-year-old being under contract with the club until the end of the month.
The Mariners are seeking a manager with MLB experience, and have already received permission to interview the Astros' manager.
Adrián Morejón could give the Mariners a high-leverage fireman, protect Andrés Muñoz and add stability to an injury-tested bullpen.
What will the Mariners' payroll look like next season? We dive into the numbers to project what the M's will have available to spend on upgrading their roster.
The Mariners will look for another manager after parting ways with Miller, who took over for Scott Servais in August 2024.
Teams will have just one month to sign free agents or make any other moves pertaining to the 40-man roster before the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires between the MLB and MLB Players Assocation. After the CBA expires Dec. 1, teams will be unable to sign new players or make any moves pertaining to the roster.