3 Mariners players facing make-or-break year heading into 2026 season

Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Detroit Tigers - Game 3 | Nic Antaya/GettyImagesDespite Seattle's success in 2025, it was a better individual year for some than for others. Injuries, statistical regression, and positional limbo limited how much these three players were able to contribute and could affect their futures with the franchise.

3 Mariners players facing make-or-break 2026 seasons

Luke Raley

In 2024, Luke Raley led all qualified Mariners in OPS+ (128). He spent most of his time playing corner outfield but also took reps at first base, serving as an important utility piece in a season rife with lineup holes. Unfortunately, last season brought along regression in every major…