Mariners Unveil 2026 Opening Day Roster

0:00It's March 25th. This is Seattle Mariners News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. The Seattle Mariners have unveiled their opening day roster for 2026, with a few tweaks due to injuries. Key starter shortstop JP Crawford and right-hander Bryce Miller will miss the early going, but she returned by early April. Utility Man Miles Mastro Boni is also sidelined to start the season. These absences open spots for some depth players to step up right away. Behind the plate, Cal Raleigh pairs with Mitch Garver, who edged out competitors for the backup role. In the infield, Ryan Bliss made the cut over top prospect, Colt Emerson, joining Josh Naylor, Leo Rivas and Cole Young, who will cover shortstop until Crawford Heels. Utility spots go to Versatile, Brennan Donovan, Healthy Luke Rayleigh, and hitter Rob Refsnider. The outfield stays strong with Randy Arozerina, Dominic Hanzone, Victor Robles, and Julio Rodriguez.

1:00On the mound, the starting rotation features Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Brian Wu, Luis Castillo, and Emerson Hancock, holding steady without Miller. The bullpen looks familiar too, highlighted by Andrés Muñoz, Matt Brash, and newcomer Jose Ferrer, plus Long Reliever Cooper-Criswell, and a mix of... Things like Edoar Bizzardo and Gabe Spire. Fans are buzzing about the surprises, especially Bliss earning a roster spot after a strong spring, while Emerson heads back to Triple A to coma for. More seasoning, the bench brings real pop, with Versatile players easing concerns over Refsnider's glove. This setup gives Seattle flexibility early on, blending stars with timely depth as they chase another solid start in the American League West.