Seattle Mariners outfielder Seth Smith could remain with the team next season.

Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reports that the M's are "leaning toward bringing back" Smith. Smith's two-year, $13 million contract with Seattle includes a $7 million team option for 2017 and, alternatively, a $250,000 buyout.

Smith hit .249/.342/.415 this season with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs while primarily playing in a platoon role for the Mariners.

-- Alex Tekip