Sports Illustrated
Diamondbacks Roster Move Complicates Mariners' Randy Arozarena Free Agency Outlook
xCruzo Brief
A roster move in Arizona is adding urgency to how the Mariners may view Randy Arozarena’s potential free agency. On September 8, CBS Sports ranked Arozarena fifth among the 2026-27 free-agent class, listing the Diamondbacks and Mariners as his most plausible landing spots. Five days later, Arizona designated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, ending the guaranteed portion of a three-year, $42 million deal with a $14 million club option for 2027. The Diamondbacks then claimed Jesús Sánchez, further signaling flexibility in their outfield. Arozarena’s profile includes .273 average, 22 homers, 21 steals and .835 OPS, giving Seattle leverage concerns given a thin market for right-handed power.
xCruzo quick-read summary • Source: Sports Illustrated • Read the full article for complete information.





