2026 AL West Lineups: Mariners, Astros, Athletics Shine

0:00This is Corey with Seattle Mariners News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The American League West is shaping up with some intriguing predicted starting lineups for 2026. Teams like the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics make key offseason moves to build around young talent while others focus on stability after. Tough seasons. The Mariners, who came so close to their first world series last year, welcome back catcher Cal Raleigh and centerfielder Julio Rodriguez. Their big addition is third baseman Brendan Donovan, grabbed in a trade to fill the hole left by a departing veteran. Over in Houston, the Astros kept things quiet after missing the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. Slugger, Jordan Alvarez returns after a long injury absence and they'll slide Carlos Careya to shortstop early while Jeremy Peña heals from hand, surgery. The Athletics post won a baseball's most exciting young lineups with rookie of the year Nick Kurtz back at first base after his 36-homer season.

1:03They extended key players and traded for Jeff McNeill to solidify the infield ahead of their Las Vegas move. The Rangers and Angels round out the division with question marks. Texas traded away Marcus Semyon for outfielder Brandon Nimmo but lost manager Bruce Bochi while the Angels shed Anthony Rendon and hoped Mike Trout. Times in center without playoff pressure. Appreciation to our sponsor for back in this episode, headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I solely pillow dot com.