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Free‑Agency Outlook: Suzuki’s Future and Arozarena’s Potential Mega Deal

Seattle, Toronto and other clubs are circling Chicago’s Seiya Suzuki while Randy Arozarena is poised for a multi‑year, six‑figure deal.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:42:21 GMT

The 2026 MLB free‑agency market is heating up as teams scout talent ahead of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement expiration. Bleacher Report notes that Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who has spent five seasons with the club, will enter free agency after a season in which he hit 58 homers and drove in 189 runs.

According to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to pursue Suzuki, seeking added power for their lineup. The outlet also suggests Seattle could be a destination, citing the Mariners’ need for a replacement for outfielder Randy Arozarena. Bleacher Report predicts Suzuki may sign with Seattle.

Randy Arozarena, the Mariners’ right‑fielder, posted an AL‑best 113 home runs, a career‑high .865 OPS, 26 homers and 26 steals, earning a wRC+ of 151, second only to MVP candidates Yordan Alvarez and Pete Crow‑Armstrong. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports that multiple MLB sources expect Arozarena to secure at least a four‑year, $100 million contract, with many projecting a five‑year deal worth $110‑125 million.

Both players are poised to command significant contracts as clubs look to bolster their rosters before the next CBA cycle, making the upcoming free‑agency period a focal point for the league’s offseason strategy.

Key facts

Seiya Suzuki will become a free agent after a season with 58 homers and 189 RBIs. (bleacherreport.com)
The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to pursue Suzuki, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. (bleacherreport.com)
Bleacher Report predicts Suzuki may sign with the Seattle Mariners. (bleacherreport.com)
Randy Arozarena posted 113 AL‑best home runs, a .865 OPS, 26 homers and 26 steals, with a wRC+ of 151. (bleacherreport.com)
Multiple MLB sources believe Arozarena will receive at least a four‑year, $100 million contract, possibly five years for $110‑125 million. (bleacherreport.com)