The Seattle Mariners had a disappointing 2024 season, winning 85 games and falling one game short of a wild-card berth. They've now missed the postseason in back-to-back years after snapping their two-decade postseason drought in 2022.

Their lack of spending to improve their lineup is potentially preventing them from being true contenders for the World Series, and it prompted a rather critical review of their offseason from former Mariners infielder Justin Turner,

Former Seattle Mariners first baseman Justin Turner leveled heavy criticism against ownership of the team for their unwillingness to spend money to add offensive talent this offseason.