Mariners veterans reflect on disappointing 2026 season and future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Seattle Mariners players, including Julio Rodriguez, Bryan Woo, and Josh Naylor, expressed their thoughts on the team's disappointing 2026 season following their elimination from playoff contention. With only pride at stake in their final games, players emphasized the importance of identity and the need to learn from this year's failures. They will retain a strong core going into next season, with discussions already underway about improving and avoiding past mistakes. Leadership will be crucial, particularly if key veteran J.P. Crawford departs in free agency.
- •Mariners eliminated from playoff contention with three games remaining
- •Veterans call for improved identity and focus going forward
- •Core group expected to return, with some uncertainties in free agency
- •Players acknowledge the importance of leadership for next season
- •Discussion among players on how to address this year's issues
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Veterans Discuss Disappointing Season
"Julio Rodriguez, Bryan Woo and Josh Naylor all offered their thoughts on the team's poor 2026 and offered insights going into next season.
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