The Seattle Mariners missed the postseason for the second straight season after finishing with a record of 85-77 and coming in second place in the American League West.
Although the Mariners made the playoffs in 2022, before that, their last playoff appearance came all the way back in 2001.
The Mariners went into the offseason and have been relatively quiet thus far as they have only acquired a couple of notable players including Donovan Solano and Miles Mastrobuoni.
While the Mariners have been quiet, MLB Analyst Sean Casey says their recent move to bring back Jorge Polanco was a great signing.
“I think it’s a great signing, I think Seattle knows there’s more left in the tank,” Casey said via MLB Network on ‘X.’
“It’s a great signing. I think Seattle knows there’s more left in the tank.”#MLBNHotStove discusses the Mariners bringing back Jorge Polanco to help bolster their infield. pic.twitter.com/rbBmlajzSc
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 31, 2025
Polanco came into the league in 2014 with the Minnesota Twins where he played his first 10 MLB seasons before going to the Mariners in 2024.
In 2024 with the Mariners, Polanco played in 118 games where he batted .213 with 16 home runs, 45 RBIs, and a .651 OPS.
While these numbers don’t appear great, Casey believes that the Mariners know Polanco still has more in the tank at 31 years old.
In 2021 with the Twins, Polanco played in 152 games where he batted .269 with 33 home runs, 98 RBIs, and a .826 OPS.
If Polanco can get back to his numbers from 2021, the Mariners could have a steal compared to the price they paid to bring him back.
The Mariners haven’t won a division title since 2001, and if they can bring back a healthy and productive Polanco, he could give them a boost to make a run at winning the division.
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