Overview
- Dan Wilson told players he would not return and publicly confirmed the decision after the Mariners’ season finale on Sunday.
- President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said the club "collectively failed to meet our own expectations" and concluded a leadership change was necessary.
- The front office is expected to remain intact with Dipoto and GM Justin Hollander staying in their roles, while director of pitching strategy Trent Blank and pitching coach Pete Woodworth are reported to be retained.
- Several veteran coaches have been dismissed, reports name bench coach Manny Acta, first-base coach Eric Young Jr., infield coach Perry Hill and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer as let go, and ownership has expressed interest in offering Wilson a different role within the organization.
- Wilson was hired in August 2024, led Seattle to a 2025 AL West title and ALCS appearance, finished with a 187-171 record, and the club now faces an offseason managerial search plus scrutiny of roster, pitching and defensive shortcomings that drove the 76-86 collapse.