The Seattle Mariners had a historic season in 2025. They clinched their first American League West title since 2001, and even earned a first-round bye with a ticket right to the AL Division Series, which will begin on Saturday at T-Mobile Park.
However, there are a few liabilities that could sink the Mariners' chances in the playoffs. Here are three things that could send the Mariners spiraling towards another playoff disaster.
3 liabilities that could haunt the Mariners in the playoffs
1. Strikeout-heavy lineup falls apart
The Mariners' offense was certainly a revelation in 2025.