Marlins extend Prado, exercise Ichiro’s option

Ichiro Suzuki and Martin Prado will be back with the Marlins in 2017.

Miami announced Wednesday it exercised Ichiro’s club option and signed Prado to a three-year extension.

Suzuki, 42, had another solid season with the Marlins and reached the 3,000 hit mark. Over 143 games this season, he batted .291/.354/.376 with one home run and 22 RBIs. While Suzuki primarily served as a pinch hitter, he also had success as a starter when Giancarlo Stanton was sidelined early in the season.

Suzuki’s option is worth $2 million.

Prado similarly had a productive year, and the Marlins seem to like not only his production, but also his veteran presence in the clubhouse. Over 153 games this season, Prado posted a .305/.359/.417 batting line with eight home runs and 75 RBIs.

The Marlins don’t have much third base depth, which likely contributed to their decision to sign Prado to a lengthy deal.