The most dominant arm in the Seattle Mariners' bullpen will remain with the team for at least one more season. The organization confirmed that it exercised the $6 million option on Andres Munoz's contract, securing the Mexican closer's stay for the 2026 season. General Manager Justin Hollander made the official announcement Tuesday, highlighting the consistency and maturity Munoz has shown since joining the club The 26-year-old pitcher is coming off an exceptional season, posting a 3-3 record, a 1.73 ERA, and 38 saves, the third-highest total in all of Major League Baseball. Furthermore, his postseason performance was flawless: seven scoreless innings and two key saves for the Mariners, who reached the American League Championship Series. A key piece in Seattle's future. Since returning from Tommy John surgery, the native of Los Mochis has become one of the most feared relievers in baseball. His dominance is reflected in the statistics: in the last two seasons, he has 60 saves, a 1.92 ERA, and a batting average allowed of just .160. Munoz's contract, signed before the 2022 season, was originally for four years and $7.5 million and included three team options. With the 2026 bonus already activated, the following bonuses are valued at $8 million for 2027 and $10 million for 2028. It also includes incentives of up to an additional $1 million, depending on the number of games he closes in 2025. Last season, Munoz allowed only two home runs in 62.1 innings and solidified his reputation with improved control and a devastating slider that he threw more than 50% of the time, limiting opponents to a batting average of just .109. A native of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, he debuted in the Major Leagues with the San Diego Padres in 2019. He was traded to Seattle in 2020 as part of the trade that sent catcher Austin Nola to the Padres, one of the Mariners' most fruitful deals in recent years.