The Mariners introduced that they’ve non-tendered 4 gamers: infielder Josh Rojas, infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty, in addition to right-handers JT Chargois and Austin Voth. Haggerty’s non-tender was reported earlier by Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (X hyperlink).
Rojas, 30, has had an up-and-down profession so far. With the Diamondbacks in 2021 and 2022, he slashed .266/.345/.401 for a wRC+ of 106, indicating he was 6% higher than league common over that span. He additionally stole 32 bases whereas bouncing round to the three infield positions to the left of first base in addition to the outfield corners.
However his efficiency dipped badly in 2023, as he slashed .228/.292/.296 in 59 video games for the Snakes that yr. The Mariners then tried to purchase low on him, buying him as a part of the July 2023 commerce headlined by Paul Sewald.
Initially, it appeared just like the buy-low transfer may need labored, as Rojas slashed .272/.321/.400 for a 105 wRC+ in 46 video games after the commerce. The M’s gave him a $3.1MM wage for 2024 and hoped that he might preserve it going, however this yr’s line of .225/.304/.336 led to a wRC+ of simply 91. He nonetheless stole 10 bases and bounced everywhere in the diamond, however the membership has determined to go in a distinct course. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected Rojas for a bump to $4.3MM subsequent yr, although the M’s clearly weren’t prepared to carry him again at that value level, sending him to free company as a substitute.
It’s been reported that the Mariners want to improve their infield and this additional cements that want. That they had already declined a membership possibility on Jorge Polanco and traded away Ty France. Deadline acquisition Justin Turner hit free company. Meaning shortstop J.P. Crawford is the one steady portion of the membership’s infield combine at current. Luke Raley might get numerous enjoying time at first base however may be within the outfield. Gamers like Dylan Moore, Ryan Bliss, Austin Shenton, Leo Rivas, Samad Taylor or Tyler Locklear could possibly be concerned subsequent yr however the M’s will certainly be on the lookout for exterior additions within the coming months.
Turning to the others, Haggerty has been a helpful part-time gamers for the Mariners in recent times however he solely performed eight video games in 2024 because of a torn achilles. Voth and Chargois had been every coming into their remaining season of membership management, so there was no long-term profit to rostering them in 2025. Voth had a stable 3.69 earned run common this yr however with a .236 batting common on balls in play. Chargois had a 2.23 ERA this yr however is a journeyman who’s about to show 34. Haggerty was projected for a wage of $900K, Voth $2.2MM and Chargois $1.7MM, however the M’s have balked in any respect of these costs and despatched these gamers into free company as a substitute.
