Mariners' mediocrity stems from underperformance, not injuries, at season's midway point
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Matt Calkins
Summary
The Seattle Mariners are underperforming in the 2026 season, sitting at 40-39 with a narrow lead in the AL West. While injuries have occurred, the primary issue is that several players expected to perform at an All-Star level are playing like average or below-average players. The team, which many predicted would reach the World Series, has been mired in mediocrity at the season's midway point.
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· 4 pulledThe season's midway point is two days away, and the Mariners continue to be mid.
Yes, there have been injuries — but that hasn't been the primary problem.
The issue is that a collection of Mariners capable of playing at an All-Star level have looked like regular dudes.
The team a good number of pundits picked to reach its first World Series looks worlds away from its potential.
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