BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hit Great T-Mobile Park as former Seattle Mariners legend player Ken Griffey Jr has Returned to former team as a Senior Coaching Staff To….…see more

In a stunning and emotional announcement that electrified Seattle baseball fans, the Seattle Mariners confirmed today that Hall of Fame outfielder and franchise icon Ken Griffey Jr. is returning to his beloved team in a new role as Senior Coaching Staff member.

Cheers erupted throughout T-Mobile Park as the news spread during a press conference featuring Mariners executives, players, and Griffey himself. Widely considered one of the greatest players in MLB history, “The Kid” spent the prime years of his career in Seattle, where he became the face of baseball in the 1990s with his signature swing, dazzling defense, and infectious charisma.

Team officials say Griffey Jr. will serve as a senior advisor to the coaching staff, working directly with outfielders, hitters, and the entire player development system. His experience and leadership are expected to be invaluable to a Mariners roster loaded with young talent hoping to contend for an AL West title.

“This is home,” Griffey Jr. said with a smile. “I’ve always been a Mariner, and I’m thrilled to help these guys chase a championship. The fans here mean everything to me.”

Mariners CEO Catie Griggs called Griffey’s return “a full-circle moment” for the franchise, praising his ongoing commitment to the team and the city. Manager Scott Servais said having Griffey’s insights in the clubhouse would be “game-changing.”

As the Mariners aim to break their World Series drought, fans are already buzzing about the possibility of seeing Griffey Jr. back in uniform, mentoring the next generation of Seattle stars on the field where his statue stands outside the gates.

Stay tuned for more on this developing story.