While there was always uncertainty surrounding Jorge Polanco's return to Seattle, Mariners fans still had to deal with the emotional fallout when it became official that he had agreed terms with the New York Mets. Our advice is to get ahead of the curve this time around, in accepting that Eugenio Suárez will similarly not be re-signing in the Pacific Northwest.
Now yes, we appreciate that we previously wrote about this scenario back in November, with the Mariners' firm contract limits all but ensuring Suárez's second exit from Seattle. Well, Alex Bregman signing with the Chicago Cubs only reinforces our ongoing belief that the M's will need to look elsewhere for their main third baseman in 2026.