Mariners Leave Bryan Woo Off ALDS Roster

The Seattle Mariners left All‑Star right‑hander Bryan Woo off their ALDS roster because he remains sidelined with right pectoral inflammation and hasn’t pitched since exiting his Sept. 19 start. Woo threw a higher‑intensity bullpen and a simulated inning this week and called it “a positive day,” but said he is not back to game speed; the club has indicated he could only be available if the team reaches the ALCS. With Woo out, Seattle will open the series with George Kirby in Game 1 and Luis Castillo in Game 2, with Logan Gilbert likely to start on the road and Bryce Miller or other depth options filling the fourth‑starter/multi‑inning role. Woo enjoyed a breakout season (15–7, 2.94 ERA, 198 strikeouts), so his absence is a significant loss for the rotation and increases reliance on depth. The roster decision, made hours before Game 1, reflects the club’s caution about his long‑term health and forces adjustments to the Mariners’ short‑series pitching plan.