Seattle Mariners 2021 Season – Over/Under
Kyle Seager’s last Seattle Mariners game this season – July 30
Chip Clark – Over
Much to my dismay, it’s over. As if Seager’s $18M salary this season isn’t bad enough, no team wants to pick him up with a player option of $15M in 2022. He’ll finish out the year in Seattle.
Chris Phillips – Over
I know, I know, I’ve been trying to trade him for so long. Listen, there’s still that chance, but with my expectations of the M’s vying for the playoffs, Seager will finish the year with the M’s. They’ll need his glove and veteran presence as the franchise looks to make the playoffs for the first time in two decades.
Joe Swenson – Over
Chris isn’t the only member of PNWS who’s been trying to trade away Kyle Seager. He takes up 27.5 percent of the Seattle Mariners payroll. As I’ve written several times, he’s a luxury the M’s can’t afford. There isn’t another MLB team that would take on his salary liability, considering he hasn’t hit over .250 for an entire season since 2016.
Joe Swenson – Over
No one will take Seager’s contract in a trade. Third base is also incredibly deep amongst the expected contenders. It’s possible that if an injury happens and a team is desperate enough, they might seek out Kyle Seager. It’s also possible that if Seager plays well enough, the Mariners exercise the team option, especially without a true third baseman waiting in the wings.