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SEATTLE -- The World Series is still underway, meaning that the Mariners and the rest of the league can’t yet get going on their major Hot Stove transactions, as those are on hold until five days after the Fall Classic between the Blue Jays and Dodgers concludes.

But given that it’s right around the corner, here’s a primer on where things stand in Seattle as president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto and general manager Justin Hollander take center stage.

Which players are free agents? Are any of them likely to receive a qualifying offer ?

LHP Caleb Ferguson

RHP Luke Jackson

1B Josh Naylor

3B Eugenio Suáre

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