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Mariners Tie Astros for AL West Lead Following 10-1 Post-Deadline Surge

Late-August returns of key reinforcements drive Seattle’s bid for a division crown.

Overview

  • Seattle has gone 10-1 since the July 31 trade deadline to sit tied with the Astros atop the AL West.
  • Josh Naylor has delivered a .346/.433/.808 slash line since joining Seattle, emerging as a vital offensive spark.
  • Eugenio Suárez has struggled offensively with a .098/.136/.195 slash line and one homer in 11 games for the Mariners.
  • Cal Raleigh maintains his role as a power catalyst with a league-leading 45 home runs as Seattle’s pitching staff ranks sixth in MLB ERA.
  • Victor Robles and Bryce Miller are slated to return from rehab in late August, bolstering the lineup’s balance and the rotation’s depth.