On Friday, the Seattle Mariners made their first big move of the offseason by declining the team option on second baseman Jorge Polanco. It had become increasingly clear that the Mariners were going to make this decision.

Second baseman Jorge Polanco’s $12 million option has been declined by the Seattle Mariners, who will pay a $750,000 buyout and allow him to become a free agent

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.