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Mariners Seek Bullpen Help, One or Two More Bats
Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the team wants bullpen upgrades this offseason.
He also wants one or two more bats and a veteran presence in the infield.
The plans follow a season in which Seattle's relievers struggled: they had a 4.46 earned-run average, ranking 22nd in the majors.
Closer Andrés Muñoz was among those who gave up more home runs, while injuries limited key setup relievers Matt Brash and Gabe Speier.
Dipoto said the team has identified possible bullpen additions, but whether Seattle can land them remains uncertain.
The Mariners often prefer trades, though Dipoto said this offseason's free-agent pitchers look more appealing than the position players.
Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Seattle is seeking bullpen upgrades and one or two more bats.
He also said the team would like to add a veteran presence in the infield.
Dipoto said the bullpen market is appealing but cautioned that identifying potential targets does not mean the team can land them.
Seattle relievers posted a 4.46 ERA in 2026, ranking 22nd in the majors.
The Mariners ranked 28th in the majors in runs scored and 29th in batting average.
- Who
- The Seattle Mariners, whose president of baseball operations is Jerry Dipoto.
- What
- Seattle is looking to add bullpen help, one or two bats and a veteran infield presence.
- When
- Dipoto discussed the team’s targets after last week’s introduction of new manager Jason Kanzler, with the GM Meetings underway.
- Where
- Seattle. Dipoto spoke with Teren Kowatsch of Mariners Roundtable; the GM Meetings were underway in Las Vegas.
- Why
- Seattle’s relievers struggled in 2026, and the team ranked near the bottom of the majors in runs scored and batting average.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Mariners introduced Jason Kanzler as their new manager.
Dipoto discussed the Mariners’ offseason roster targets while the meetings were underway in Las Vegas.
- Bullpen ERA in 2026
- 4.46, ranking 22nd in baseball
- Runs scored
- Mariners ranked 28th in the majors
- Batting average
- Mariners ranked 29th in the majors
- Bullpen additions sought
- One or more
- Bats sought
- One or two
What people are saying
This year’s bullpen market is pretty appealing
There’s a lot of guys out there we feel like could help us.
We’re looking for one, maybe two more bats.
And we’d like to add a veteran infield presence.