In a recent appearance on Seattle Sports 710, MLB Network's Jon Morosi was high on the veteran infielder being better next season coming off his surgery.

SEATTLE — Infielder Jorge Polanco and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract on Monday. Polanco gets a $7 million salary, and the agreement includes a $6 million conditional player option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. The option price would escalate to $8 million if he has 550 or more plate appearances in 2025.

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