Seattle Mariners Release Veteran Outfielder Mitch Haniger

The move ends Haniger's six-season tenure with the team, highlighted by an All-Star selection and a key role in the 2022 playoff run.

Mitch Haniger, 34, was released by the Seattle Mariners on March 23, 2025, following a challenging spring training performance.
Haniger played six seasons with the Mariners, contributing 119 home runs and 350 RBIs across 651 games.
He was an All-Star in 2018 and received MVP votes in both 2018 and 2021, with career highlights including a 39-home-run season in 2021.
Haniger played a pivotal role in the Mariners' 2022 playoff run, their first postseason appearance since 2001.
Both Haniger and Mariners president Jerry Dipoto expressed mutual gratitude, emphasizing his work ethic and impact on the team's history.