The Mariners’ postseason plans were thrown a major curveball just hours before their ALDS opener, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. One of their most reliable arms has been ruled out of the Division Series, forcing Seattle to rethink its pitching strategy against a dangerous Tigers lineup. For a team looking to build on its late-season surge, this sudden twist could reshape its entire playoff roadmap.
Talkin’ Baseball summed up the situation bluntly on X: “ A big blow for the Mariners as Bryan Woo has been left off their ALDS roster .” Alongside the post, they shared a graphic that read: “ OFF ALDS ROSTER — Bryan Woo has been left off the Mariners ALDS roster as he deals with pectoral inflammation (Per Adam Jude / The Seattle Times) .” The news spread quickly across the baseb