Andrés Muñoz

Six blown saves and a 4.60 ERA put his role on thin ice. The Mariners haven't pulled him yet, but another high-leverage failure could trigger a committee. Jose A. Ferrer is the name to watch as a potential beneficiary.

Muñoz converted just two of his last five save opportunities and has allowed a run in three of those five outings — a jarring departure from a 2025 season in which he allowed only two home runs across 62+ innings. He remains Seattle's primary closer and the talent is unquestionable, but the June blip is significant enough to monitor. If José Ferrer earns a ninth-inning chance while Muñoz is struggling, the committee risk in Seattle becomes real. Hold firmly but keep eyes open.

Five blown saves in 2026 and a career-worst hits-per-nine rate, yet the Mariners have not moved off him. With Matt Brash now on the 15-day IL, there is no obvious alternative. Muñoz converted a save earlier this week and his slider grip issue — which he disclosed in April — has shown incremental improvement. Hold if you own him; do not overpay to acquire him.

Five blown saves and a career-worst 8.9 hits per nine innings in 2026, yet the Mariners have not moved toward replacing him. His slider grip issue — something he disclosed himself in April — has shown incremental improvement and he converted his first save since May 22 just this week. With Matt Brash now on the IL and the Seattle bullpen thinned out, Muñoz's hold on the role is secured partly by default. Hold him if you rostered him; do not overpay to acquire him right now.

4 blown saves, 4.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP across 21.2 IP. Both his four-seamer (.477 wOBA against) and sinker (.538 wOBA against) are getting punished. Matt Brash and Jose Ferrer are waiting with closing experience. The Mariners haven't intervened yet, but this situation is deteriorating quickly.

2nd blown save this week — Closer Monkey flags him as overworked. The Mariners may rest him for a game or two; Jose A. Ferrer is the next-up. Hold but monitor the next 2 outings; if he settles, the role is fine.

8 saves but a 5.63 ERA — the surface ERA hides good underlying stuff (78.6% strike rate in his last outing, improved pitch mix). The role is locked. Top-20 RP rest of season.

Walked Machado, allowed multiple hits in a 4-run lead. Per Closer Monkey, shaky command in recent outings. Watch for committee.