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Mariners' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Miracle
23 Sep
Summary
- Mariners need a 6-0 finish and opponent losses for a playoff chance.
- Closer Andres Munoz's knee injury deemed not structural.
- Several Mariners players remain sidelined with various injuries.
The Seattle Mariners face a steep uphill battle to make the 2026 playoffs, needing a perfect 6-0 record in their final six games. This improbable run also requires the Texas Rangers to lose all six of their remaining games and the Houston Astros to win no more than one. Adding to the team's injury concerns, starting pitcher Emerson Hancock is unlikely to pitch again this season due to a left adductor strain. Utility player Brendan Donovan will also miss the rest of the season following a concussion, though he is showing progress. Relief pitcher Andres Munoz, dealing with knee and hip soreness, exited his last outing with an apparent knee injury. Fortunately, an MRI revealed no structural damage, and he may be available for Tuesday's game against the Astros. Other Mariners currently on the injured list include Matt Brash, who received a PRP injection for a lat strain, and several minor league players rehabbing various injuries in Peoria, Arizona.
