The Seattle Mariners have had a roller coaster of a season so far, with some highs and lows. After a strong start to the season, the Mariners have been on a bit of a slide, and currently sit at .500. With the trade deadline now passed, the Mariners have decided to rely on their existing roster to make a playoff push.
The Mariners had been rumored to be in the market for a starting pitcher, but ultimately decided against making any moves. This decision was likely due to the fact that the team already has a solid rotation, with Marco Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi, and Justus Sheffield leading the way. The Mariners also have a strong bullpen, with closer Rafael Montero and setup man Kendall Graveman anchoring the back end.
The Mariners also have a strong lineup, with veterans like Kyle Seager, Mitch Haniger, and Dee Gordon providing stability and leadership. The team also has some young talent in the form of J.P. Crawford, Dylan Moore, and Shed Long Jr., who have all shown promise this season.
The Mariners will need all of these players to step up if they are going to make a playoff push. The team is currently 5.5 games back of the second wild card spot, and will need to make up ground quickly if they want to make the playoffs. The team will need to rely on their existing roster to get them there, as they did not make any moves at the trade deadline.
The Mariners have some tough competition in their division, with the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros both looking like strong contenders for the postseason. The Mariners will need to play their best baseball if they want to make it to October.
It remains to be seen if the Mariners can make a playoff push with their existing roster. However, the team has shown that they are capable of playing good baseball when they are at their best. With a strong rotation, bullpen, and lineup, the Mariners have the pieces in place to make a run at the postseason. It will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming weeks.
