Mariners Exclude Ace Bryan Woo From ALDS Roster Due To Injury

Seattle Mariners' ace right-hander Bryan Woo will not participate in the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Detroit Tigers due to a pectoral injury sustained in late September. Woo, the team's only All-Star starter and a key performer in 2025 with a 2.94 ERA and 186 innings pitched, was cautiously withheld from the postseason roster despite showing some progress in recovery. Manager Dan Wilson expressed hope that Woo could return for the American League Championship Series (ALCS) if the Mariners advance. In Woo's absence, George Kirby and Luis Castillo are set to start Games 1 and 2 respectively, with Logan Gilbert and Bryce Miller likely to follow. The Mariners also added rookies Harry Ford and Ben Williamson to their playoff roster to provide depth, especially considering possible lineup adjustments due to personal matters affecting first baseman Josh Naylor. Woo's injury and absence highlight the challenges the Mariners face as they enter the playoffs relying on their depth and strategic roster decisions.