Wilson won't be back as Mariners' manager in 2027
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Key Points:
- Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced he will not return for the 2027 season, with expected changes to the coaching staff, though pitching strategists Trent Blank and Pete Woodworth will remain under contract.
- The Mariners ended the 2026 season over ten games below .500 and third in the AL West, a disappointing outcome given preseason expectations as division frontrunners.
- The team's struggles were attributed to poor offense, inconsistent pitching, the worst defense in MLB, and self-inflicted errors, leading many to label them the most disappointing MLB team of 2026.
- Internal sources and players cited a lack of accountability as a major issue throughout the season, with Wilson acknowledging accountability as an area needing improvement.
- Wilson, in his first full managerial role since 2024, led the Mariners to only two postseason appearances since 2021, and the organization now faces the critical task of selecting his successor amid high expectations.
