3 upcoming Mariners free agents who have been good but don't need to be re-signed

The Seattle Mariners do not have many pending free agents for after the 2025 season. While Josh Naylor's impressive offense at T-Mobile park has made him a "must-sign" this offseason, here are three other Mariners free agents who don't need to be brought back to Seattle.

The Mariners can afford to let these 3 free agents go

1. Eugenio Suárez

Suárez has hit nine home runs since coming to Seattle, and his .418 slugging has been impressive. However, similar to his first stint with the Mariners, he has struggled to reach base when he does not go deep. He's hitting just .184 since the trade to the Mariners with a .261 OBP.

Even as he closes in on what could be his first 50 home-run season, Suarez has a 93 OPS+ since the trade. He's a good player, but he does not thrive in Seattle, despite the good vibes he brings to the team. It might be hard for fans to let go of him a second time, but the Mariners really should pass on bringing him back.

2. Mitch Garver

It makes almost no sense to bring back Garver, who the Mariners signed on Christmas Eve of 2023 to a two-year contract to be the team's DH and backup catcher. Garver's time in Seattle has been nothing short of disappointing.

He's been worth -0.2 bWAR, with 23 home runs, a .633 OPS and an OPS+ of 85. Garver will probably land somewhere as a backup catcher with good pop, but it should not be with the Mariners, who have Harry Ford waiting in the wings.

3. Caleb Ferguson

The 28-year-old reliever has struggled since being traded to Seattle. The Mariners hoped Ferguson could be a left-handed specialist for them, but he has so far allowed seven earned runs in 15 innings. Ferguson has had an up and down career, and does not seem like a reliable player the Mariners should hitch onto their bullpen long-term. Seattle should look elsewhere for their next left-handed reliever.