Mariners' Leonys Martin: Avoids arbitration

Martin agreed to a one-year, $4.85 million contract with the Mariners on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

Analysis:

Martin played reasonably well over 143 games last season, batting .247/.306/.378 with 15 homers and 24 steals. He also provides plus defense in center field, so he should be locked into a near-everyday role to begin 2017. He's a viable mixed-league starter and a quality AL-only option.