Danny Jansen is back on the open market after the Brewers declined his $12 million mutual option, a move that wasn’t about talent as much as it was about roster direction.Milwaukee chose youth behind the plate and Jansen, now 30 and still carrying legitimate right-handed power, becomes one of the more interesting catching options available.He’s coming off a year split between Tampa Bay and Milwaukee, where he delivered his usual mix: low average, real pop and steady work with multiple pitching staffs.For contenders who need a strong No. 2 or a part-time DH who can also catch, he’s one of the cleaner fits in this market. Three clubs line up with him naturally.#1. Seattle MarinersSeattle feels like the most natural home because Jansen fills two needs at once: right-handed power and a trustworthy secondary catcher.The Mariners struggled at times with lineup balance in 2025, leaning too heavily on left-handed hitters and fighting through inconsistent production at DH. Jansen can handle both roles without forcing Seattle into a long commitment.He’d get regular at-bats as a DH against lefties, mix in behind the plate to spell the starter and offer late-inning bench value with real pop. For a team trying to stretch its lineup deeper, a veteran bat like Jansen is a straightforward, stabilizing move.#2. San Diego PadresThe Padres’ catching depth has been tested for two straight seasons and adding a right-handed bat like Jansen gives them both insurance and upside.San Diego doesn’t need him to catch 90 games, they need him to handle a staff competently while adding a power threat that keeps pitchers honest. Petco Park won’t bury him; his pull strength and patient approach translate well even in bigger parks.For a club built on tight margins and matchups, Jansen becomes a flexible piece who can DH in stretches, catch twice a week, and give the lineup an experienced hitter who handles big moments.#3. Minnesota TwinsMinnesota values structure behind the plate, and Jansen brings exactly that.The Twins have relied on mixes of young catchers and placeholder veterans, and Jansen provides a more complete version of what they’ve been searching for steady defense, a trustworthy game-caller, and occasional bursts of power that lengthen the lineup.He wouldn’t be asked to carry the workload; he’d be asked to guide a staff, catch 60-70 games, and offer a competitive, contact-first approach against righties.Minnesota’s offense also benefits from right-handed thump in the lower half, and Jansen fits that bill without complicating future roster planning.