Mariners retain Dipoto as POBO, launch manager search, likely lose Arozarena
The Seattle Mariners confirmed on October 1 that they will retain Jerry Dipoto as president of baseball operations, start a search for a new manager and are expected to let free-agent left fielder Randy Arozarena walk, MLB Trade Rumors reported. The move follows the club’s earlier decision, announced in September, that manager Dan Wilson would step down after the 2026 season, prompting a search for fresh direction. Seattle evaluated candidates such as Arizona’s Torey Lovullo, with Dipoto emphasizing a cultural reset, and also announced it would keep pitching coaches Pete Woodworth and Trent Blank despite a poor second half.