Though the title of this article was true days, even weeks ago, with the 3-1 victory of the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Mariners have officially been eliminated from the 2026 postseason race. The…
The Seattle Mariners have been officially eliminated from 2026 postseason contention following a 3-1 victory by the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets. The outcome guarantees that Seattle will finish third in the American League West, officially failing to defend their division title from the previous season.
Sitting at a 74-84 record, the Mariners have snapped a franchise-record five-year streak of finishing above .500 under Jerry Dipoto. The team struggled with a .407 road winning percentage, poor defensive metrics, and an inconsistent pitching staff that will finish with an ERA below league-average for the first time since 2021.
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