Overview

• Team officials say Woo recently threw a 15-pitch bullpen at roughly 80–90% intensity and express optimism he could be available next round.
• With Woo out, Seattle is starting George Kirby in Game 1 against Detroit and lining up Luis Castillo for Game 2.
• Woo’s absence looms large after a 15–7 season with a 2.94 ERA and 27 six-plus-inning outings in 30 starts.
• The Mariners kept first baseman Josh Naylor on the roster despite imminent paternity, adding rookie Ben Williamson as coverage at third if Eugenio Suárez shifts to first.
• Seattle listed Woo on its taxi squad as it finalized a 26-man ALDS roster built for flexibility during the series.