Mariners Sign Refsnyder to One-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they have signed veteran outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a one-year contract for the 2026 season, bolstering their lineup against left-handed pitching.

The deal, first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, carries a base salary of $6.25 million with up to $250,000 in performance incentives, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Refsnyder, who turns 35 in May, joins the Mariners as their seventh major league team after stints with the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers. Most recently, he spent four seasons with the Boston Red Sox from 2022 to 2025, where he established himself as a reliable platoon hitter and clubhouse leader.

Refsnyder's value lies primarily in his proficiency against southpaws. In 2025, he batted .302 with a .959 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 138 plate appearances versus left-handed pitchers, including seven of his nine home runs for the season. Over the past four years with Boston, he hit .276 overall with 27 homers, 119 RBIs and an .804 OPS in 309 games, slashing .281 with an .826 OPS lifetime against lefties. Since 2022, he ranks among the top performers in...