After ending the longest playoff drought in professional sports in 2023 and then narrowly missing the playoffs in 2024, the Seattle Mariners enter the 2025 season with high expectations and a roster built to compete in a new look AL West. With their strong core of young talent, an improved lineup, and a formidable pitching staff, the Mariners are aiming to return to the postseason and make a deep run.
2024 record: 85-77
General Manager: Justin Hollander
Manager: Dan Wilson
It was a quiet offseason for the Mariners. They had tried numerous times to ship off one of their Ace caliber starting pitchers for some much-needed offensive fire power but they couldn’t come to a deal with any teams. For a team that hit the second worst in the MLB last season, Seattle did seem determined to make moves to get a few bats, but they could not. Seattle’s pitching remains the team’s biggest strength. The rotation, led by Luis Castillo and George Kirby, also features Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller who are poised for All Star type seasons.
Key Players to Watch
Julio Rodríguez (CF): The face of the franchise continues to elevate his game and is expected to be in MVP conversations again.
Luis Castillo (SP): The Mariners’ ace remains the anchor of a strong starting rotation.
George Kirby (SP): Coming off a strong 2024 campaign, Kirby’s development will be key to the Mariners’ success.
Cal Raleigh (C): A crucial presence both behind the plate and in the lineup, Raleigh’s power will be vital.
Biggest Questions
Can the offense take the next step? The Mariners have struggled with consistency at the plate in recent years. If the bats step up they are a top team in American League
How will they fare in the new look Division? The Astros and Rangers remain strong, and the Angels and A’s could be improved. The division race will be fierce.
Projected Lineup
Victor Robles (OF)
Julio Rodriguez (OF)
Cal Raleigh (C)
Randy Arozarena (OF)
Luke Raley (1B)
Mitch Haniger (DH)
J.P. Crawford (SS)
Jorge Polanco (3B)
Dylan Moore (2B)
Rotation
Luis Castillo
Logan Gilbert
George Kirby
Bryce Miller
Bryan Woo
The Mariners have a team capable of contending for a division title and making noise in October. Their success will largely depend on offensive improvements and whether their extremely talented and deep pitching staff continues to dominate. If all the pieces come together, Seattle could very well win the AL West and possibly more.
