"After a heartbreaking loss to the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the ALCS kept the Mariners from their very first World Series, they are looking to maintain that momentum and do one better in 2026. They are hungry for more, and it's not just the players; the front office has gotten in on the act too."
"The Mariners believe their time is now, and they have made offseason moves to take charge of their own destiny. They locked down Josh Naylor at first base. They signed Brendan Donovan to stabilize third base; both of these players improve the offense as well."
"Recent Mariners rosters have leaned into streaky players, and some like Julio Rodriguez, who take time to warm up. This has led them to rely too much on Cal Raleigh for offense. In 2026, that weight should be distributed more evenly with a full year of Naylor and the addition of Donovan."
The Seattle Mariners enter 2026 hungry to improve after a heartbreaking Game 7 ALCS loss to the Blue Jays prevented their first World Series appearance. The front office, led by Jerry Dipoto, has shifted from a conservative approach to aggressive roster building. Key offseason acquisitions include Josh Naylor at first base and Brendan Donovan at third base, both offensive upgrades. The starting rotation remains elite despite Bryce Miller's likely IL stint. The team aims to distribute offensive production more evenly rather than relying heavily on Cal Raleigh, with contributions expected from Julio Rodriguez, Cole Young, and other players.
#seattle-mariners #mlb-offseason #roster-construction #american-league-contenders #world-series-aspirations
Read at Over the Monster
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]