Five Mariners Who Need To Be Better Next Season

Gabe Shumway of Just Baseball argues that key player underperformance led to a disappointing 76-win season for the Seattle Mariners, which also resulted in the dismissal of manager Dan Wilson. Shumway highlights five core Mariners who must rebound next season: Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez, George Kirby, and Andrés Muñoz.

According to Shumway's analysis, Raleigh suffered steep offensive and defensive regressions, while Naylor experienced a sharp decline in power during the first year of his contract. Meanwhile, Rodríguez saw notable drop-offs in defensive value, Kirby struggled with career-worst command metrics, and closer Muñoz dealt with blown saves and uncharacteristically poor batted-ball luck.