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Mariners’ draft lottery odds offer a genuine silver lining for lost 2026 season

As ugly as the 2026 season was for the Seattle Mariners and their fans, it could conceivably set the stage for another MLB draft lottery miracle.

By Paul Taylor · SoDo MoJo

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Paul Taylor argues the Seattle Mariners' draft lottery odds are a major silver lining following their 76-86 season.
The Mariners hold the eighth-best odds at 3.13% to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 MLB draft.
Seattle previously jumped 12 spots in the 2024 lottery to draft Minor League Pitcher of the Year Kade Anderson.

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Paul Taylor of Sodo Mojo argues that the Seattle Mariners' position in the upcoming 2027 MLB draft lottery offers a silver lining following a disappointing 2026 season. Finishing with a 76-86 record, the eighth-worst in baseball, the Mariners hold the eighth-best odds at 3.13% to secure the top overall selection.

Taylor points out that Seattle previously beat 0.53% odds in 2024 to land pitcher Kade Anderson at third overall. Possible future targets mentioned from Jonathan Mayo's mock draft include Mississippi State pitcher Tomas Valincius and college outfielder Landon Hairston, though the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement expiration may delay league proceedings.

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