Justin Ruggiano agreed to a one-year, $2.505 million contract with the Mariners on Friday, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

Ruggiano agreed to a one-year, $2.505 million contract with the Mariners on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis:

Ruggiano was traded to the Mariners from the Cubs in the offseason after serving in a reserve role in 2014. He finished the season with a solid .281/.337/.429 batting line, six home runs and 28 RBI, and figures to compete for the Mariners' starting right fielder job in 2015.