Mitch Haniger Exercises Player Option

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bypa sed the opportunity to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Mariners, MLBTR has confirmed. The outfielder returns to Seattle on a $15.5MM salary.  There wasnt much doubt about this decision. Haniger is coming off a second straight down year. He hit .208/.286/.334 acro s 423 plate appearances. Thats similar production to the middling .209/.266/.365 slash he posted during his first season with the Giants. Haniger had been an above-average hitter over the five years preceding his $43.5MM free agent deal with San Francisco.  Seattle reacquired Haniger last winter alongside  in a deal that sent  to the Giants. Neither side got much out Zhaire Smith Jersey  of that trade in the first season. Ray was inconsistent over seven starts and bypa sed the chance to opt out of the $50MM remaining on his deal. The Ms did manage to flip DeSclafani as part of the  trade with Minnesota, but Polanco underperformed while DeSclafani blew out and never pitched for the Twins.  A suming the Mariners keep Haniger on the roster through the offseason, hell compete for a spot in Dan Wilsons corner outfield/DH rotation. Seattle has  locked into left field.  is the favorite for playing time in right, but he can move into a fourth outfield capacity if the Ms add a bigger bat.  should get a decent chunk of playing time at DH, especially if the Mariners acquire a first baseman via free agency or trade.  Jahlil Okafor Jersey