Mariners Moose Tracks, 11/26/24: Yusei Kikuchi, Juan Soto, and Robinson Chirinos

Player signings, free agency updates, coaching changes, and more from around baseball.

In Mariners news...

• The Mariners have hired longtime Atlanta Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer as their new hitting coach, with Edgar Martinez returning to the coaching staff to take on a broader role by overseeing the club’s overall hitting program.
• Jay Jaffee at FanGraphs highlights Ichiro as a potential candidate to be the first position player unanimously selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
• Baseball America details the success of Mariners pitching prospect Jason Ruffcorn in the Arizona Fall League, and what his path to the big leagues could look like.

Around the league...

• A very cool moment for the Seattle U alum:

• LHP Yusei Kikuchi has signed a three-year/$63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
• Star free agent Juan Soto has reportedly received offers from five teams: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays. ($)
• Former Miami Marlins GM Kim Ng is leading the charge to create a new professional softball league with Athletes Unlimited. ($)
• The Braves are in search of a left-handed bat and outfield depth after non-tendering outfielder Ramon Laureano.
• The Baltimore Orioles have hired former catcher Robinson Chrinos as their new bench coach.