On the Mariners’ 9-13 record

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 04: Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (7) falls into the stands after he robbed his third home run of the game in the 9th inning of the MLB game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels on April 4, 2026 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Mariners have dug themselves a hole. The Mariners have played 22 games this year, or about 13.

5% of the 2026 season. They are 9-13 and in fourth place in the AL West. They’ve had losing streaks of four games and five games and haven’t looked particularly competent against anybody but the free-falling Astros.

It’s a less than ideal start for a team that was considered the favorites in the American League on Opening Day . Where do things stand? The Mariners are still the favorites to win the AL West, but they’ve lost about 14% from their division odds, according to FanGraphs .

The Rangers, in turn, have added about 14% to their odds to win the division, after starting 11-10. Most of that movement is the Rangers three-game sweep of the Mariners in Arlington last week. The ongoing series this weekend is tied 1-1 ahead of Sunday’s rubber match.