Mariners Insider’s Predoser from the 2025 Program List foresee More of the same for Seattle

In recent weeks, Seattle Mariners have given fans a clear glimpse of their strategy for the upcoming season. They are focusing big on internal rebounds rather than a larger watch list shakes. Instead of making splashy acquisitions, doubled the front office on continuity, highlighted by the decision to bring back veteran -infielder Jorge Polanco despite a down year.

This approach signalizes unwavering confidence in their core players, yet a recent 26-man opening day projection by going Mariners Insider Ryan Divish from Seattle Times raising some serious concerns.

3 of all guard forecasts, the one who stands out like a no-brainer, is the exit rotation. Bringing what was undoubtedly the best pitching staff in baseball is not just the right step, that’s a reason for partying. While other areas of the schedule may be raising questions, the rotation remains a rock solid foundation, giving the seafarers a legitimate edge every time they take the pitch.

The hope of recurring seasons from Julio Rodríguez, JP Crawford and Jorge Polanco is not only wishful thinking, it is a necessity for the seafares’ success. However, concerns with both Polanco and Luke Raley are now expected to take on regular roles in positions where they have limited experience.

For Raley, the challenge will be to maintain the momentum he built last season while adapting a new defensive task. Meanwhile, Polanco’s transition could also cause growing pain, which could potentially affect his offensive output. If these defensive shifts appear too disturbing, the seafarers could be in an uncertain situation and rely on untested passes while hoping their offensive production does not suffer in the process.

Another straightforward decision for the sailing is the Outfield adaptation, where Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles and Randy Arozarena lock their spots down. There’s a little mystery here, each brings a well -defined skill set. Similarly, the catching situation is solidified, which leaves no surprises behind the record.

Meanwhile, Mitch Garver and Mitch Haniger are expected to see most of their time in designated hit roles, maximizing their offensive contribution while reducing wear. With this core group in place, the marines have a clear plan for their everyday lineup.

This leaves only two projected additions to the position Player Group with Divish Slotting I recently acquired Donovan Solano and Utility Man Miles Mastrobuoni. While both bring versatility, their inclusion does a bit to inject excitement into a lineup that is already facing significant questions. Instead of a list that inspires confidence, this projection only reinforces concerns.

Is the Mariners’ Bullpen built to withstand another violent season?

Even more worrying is the front office’s primary focus this offseason: Bullpen Depth. Most of the Seattles movements have centered on adding reliefs with solid minor-league track records and potential upside. The emphasis on fortifying the bullp is understandable considering his matches last season, especially with injuries that sidelined key arms like Matt Brash and Gregory Santos. As a result, the seafarers spent large parts of the season mixing reliefs between Triple-A Tacoma and the Big-League club hoping to find stability in the late laps before they inevitably turned to Andrés Muñoz, their undisputed best opportunity to close games.

While pitching depth is always a priority, the real surprise comes from projecting a bullpen composed solely of recurring mariners, without a single acquisition out of season that makes the clip. Given the emphasis of the front office on adding reliefs this winter, it is striking that none of these new arms are expected to break the opening day list.

Divish’s projected Bullpen includes:

• Andrés Muñoz, RHP
• Gregory Santos, RHP
• Collin Snides, RHP
• Eduard Bazardo, Rhp
• Trent Thornton, RHP
• Cody Bolton, RHP
• Tayler Sautero, LHP
• Gabe Speier, LHP

In other words, Divish does not see them as Hagan Danner, Will Klein, Casey Legumina or Shintaro Fujinami break through to earn a Bullpen place over the recurring arms. While sticking with a well -known group offers continuity, it also raises legitimate concerns about whether the seafarers have really strengthened their relief or whether they are simply hoping for internal improvement.

With injuries that are already threatening, especially with Matt Brash Sidelinied and the promising Troy Taylor also expected to miss the time, the burden falls square on this projected Bullpen to keep down in the late lap. If they struggle early, Seattle could be in a well -known cycle of blending arms and desperately search for stability in high leverage situations.