As free-agency has ramped up, especially in the AL West, the Mariners made a push and acquired Robbie Ray at the tune of $115 million for five years, with an opt out after three, per Jeff Passan at ESPN.
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out after the third season, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 29, 2021
Ray, 30, is the reigning Cy Young winner who is coming off a 13-7, 2.84 ERA season. He also struck out 248 in his 2021 campaign.
The Mariners are looking to add more depth as they have signed Adam Frazier in a trade with San Diego.
Jon Heyman reported the Mariners are also looking to add Javier Baez and Kris Bryant, likely one or the other to solidify the infield.
Mariners are doing things. Looking at several other big pieces including Javier Baez and Kris Bryant (and others).
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 29, 2021
We expect to see more of these signings transpire in the next few days.