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Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff Writer
The Seattle Mariners and outfielder Victor Robles have agreed on a two-year, $9.75 million contract extension with a $9 million team option for the 2027 season, a source told ESPN.
The deal, which includes $2 million in bonuses and escalators, rewards the 27-year-old Robles for a remarkable in-season turnaround.
The Washington Nationals designated Robles for assignment in late May after he missed over a month with a strained hamstring and went 3 for 25 (.120) without an extra-base hit in 14 games.
The move unceremoniously ended a tenure that began with so much promise — Robles was regarded one of baseball’s top prospects before breaking into the majors — and success with a World Series title as a rookie in 2019.
A week later, the Mariners, thirsty for offensive help in their quest for the first World Series championship in franchise history, signed Robles to a major-league deal, believing that his underlying metrics signaled better forthcoming results. Robles has since been a key contributor in Seattle’s playoff push, slashing .303/372/.450 with three home runs, 12 steals, and a 140 OPS+ in 42 games through Sunday.
The Mariners will now have Robles, Randy Arozarena, and Julio Rodriguez patrolling the outfield together through at least the 2026 season, giving them one of the most athletic and explosive trios in baseball.
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