PT TOMORROW: AL West—Will Morales stay West?

Seattle Mariners

Their #2 ranking in AL team ERA stamps SEA as being armed and dangerous, particularly at the top of the rotation where Félix Hernández and the return of Hisashi Iwakuma are the AL West's best one-two punch. If just one of Taijuan Walker or James Paxton returns close to form, the Mariners could be a legitimate post-season contender. If the offense cooperates.  

And therein lies the problem, as the Mariners entered Monday among the bottom-feeders to date in AL runs scored. Apart from 2B, mediocrity can be found everywhere on a team that ranks 14th in AL BA, 5th in strikeouts, and minus anyone with more than 6 HR entering Monday. But nowhere is the deficiency more glaring than at DH, where SEA has hit less than .200,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Jeremiah Jackson (pictured) has seen more playing time than anticipated to open the season, but his time in the majors could be limited with Jackson Holliday's looming return. Plus, more from around the AL East.
Apr 7 2026 3:05am
It's time for the league and fantasy managers to start respecting the Marlins as a rising threat in the NL East. Plus: 1B at NYM; SP at PHI; 2B at WAS; DH at ATL; more.
Apr 6 2026 3:18am
For the NL West this week, we take a close look at Randy Vásquez's velocity changes, a looming pitching surprise in Arizona, and playing time outlooks for young guys trying to make a name for themselves.
Apr 4 2026 3:07am
CJ Kayfus had a bad night in left field on Sunday. Could it hurt his playing time going forward? Plus, a look at early lineups in CHW and DET, the closer situation in KC, and positional flexibility for the Twins C.J. Culpepper.
Apr 2 2026 3:05am

Tools