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Mariners exercise Muñoz's $9M option, decline Robles, Miller options

Reliever Andrés Muñoz's $9 million option was exercised Thursday by the Mariners, preventing the pitcher from becoming eligible for free agency.

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Originally reported by ESPN
Mariners exercise Muñoz's $9M option, decline Robles, Miller options
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Reliever Andrés Muñoz: What Happened

ESPN reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Reliever Andrés Muñoz, Victor Robles, Mariners. Here is how the report opens:

Reliever Andrés Muñoz's $9 million option was exercised Thursday by the Mariners, preventing the pitcher from becoming eligible for free agency. Seattle also declined a $9 million option on outfielder Victor Robles, who is eligible to be a free agent.

— ESPN

It is one of many Baseball stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Baseball and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Mariners exercise Muñoz's $9M option, decline Robles, Miller options
  • Who’s involved: Reliever Andrés Muñoz, Victor Robles, Mariners and Miller
  • League: Baseball
  • First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by ESPN

Background: Major League Baseball

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What’s Next for Reliever Andrés Muñoz

For fans following Reliever Andrés Muñoz, the next things to watch are the free agency, trade rumors, postseason and standings. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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What happened with Reliever Andrés Muñoz?

Reliever Andrés Muñoz's $9 million option was exercised Thursday by the Mariners, preventing the pitcher from becoming eligible for free agency. Seattle also declined a $9 million option on outfielder Victor Robles, who is eligible to be a free agent. ESPN reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Who reported this MLB story?

ESPN first reported it on Thursday, October 29, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Baseball news.

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