BREAKING: Logan Gilbert Agrees To Restructured Contract To Remain With Mariners
On Wednesday, Mariners’ ace Logan Gilbert joined Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk for an interview. The conversation followed the usual spring training routine until host Mike Salk raised the topic of a potential contract extension, asking, “Do you find yourself thinking about what the future holds for you?”
In 2024, Gilbert established himself as the Mariners’ top pitcher. A durable and reliable arm since his MLB debut in 2021, he has logged 599 innings over four seasons. Last year, he led all starters in games pitched and posted a league-high 208.2 innings. He also topped the league in WHIP with a career-best 0.887 and recorded a personal-high 220 strikeouts. His steady performance earned him his first All-Star selection and a sixth-place finish in Cy Young voting, receiving 12% of the votes.
Looking ahead to 2025, Gilbert is a strong candidate to start on Opening Day, with both fans and the organization viewing him as the team’s ace moving forward.
A Logan Gilbert Extension in Play
Gilbert reassured fans by expressing his enjoyment of playing in Seattle.
“I’m definitely open to it. It has to be the right situation for sure, but I’m definitely open to it,” he said. “We’ve had, I mean, loose talks. Haven’t gotten there, but it’s been optimistic, I would say.”
A natural when it comes to handling media, Gilbert’s openness about a potential extension came at the perfect time for Mariners fans.
So far, Julio Rodríguez remains the only member of Seattle’s homegrown core to secure a long-term deal. With owner John Stanton’s reluctance to spend, concerns are growing over the futures of Gilbert and Cal Raleigh, as well as what it could mean for rising talents like Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo.
Gilbert’s fondness for playing in Seattle makes him a logical fit for the team’s young core, which has the potential to compete for years to come.
“I love being here, and I’m not just saying that. I’m sure everybody on a headset would say that, but they’ve been good to me.”
Young, controllable starting pitching is among the most valuable assets in baseball. If the Mariners hope to contend in the next decade, locking up Gilbert is a must.