Yeah, I know. It’s tough watching the Division Series kick off today, knowing it’s not our guys out there. But while the rest of the league dukes it out for a ring, our Mariners are already making moves. The club claimed first baseman Michael Toglia off waivers from the Reds yesterday, a small but important step as the Emerald City looks ahead.
Our M’s Are Already On The Clock
A waiver claim isn’t going to set the world on fire, but landing Michael Toglia definitely shows Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander aren’t wasting any time. While other teams are deep in the October drama, our Mariners are already getting to work, trying to shore up the roster for what we all hope is a much longer run next year. Toglia’s addition might be minor on paper, but every piece counts when you’re trying to build a contender. It’s a clear signal that the front office is looking forward, not backward, and that’s exactly what you want to see as a fan.
October Ball Kicks Off, But Not Without Some League-Wide Drama
So while we’re processing a waiver claim, the rest of the league is getting ready for some serious postseason action. The Division Series are firing up today! And man, there’s already some wild stuff happening out there. For one, that ABS system? The data’s in from its first season, and a whopping 54% of challenged calls were overturned. That’s a lot of drama.
Then you’ve got teams like the Diamondbacks, who just missed a playoff spot by a heartbreaking two games this year, now planning to cut payroll this winter. That’s a tough pill to swallow after coming so close. And how about the Phillies? Ken Rosenthal over at The Athletic is saying they need “drastic changes” with their expensive, aging core falling short again. Sound familiar to any long-suffering M’s fans, or what?
Oh, and the Dodgers? They’re trying to win their third straight World Series, but even they’ve got issues. Shohei Ohtani admitted he won’t be fully healthy heading into the postseason. You gotta wonder how that’s going to impact their push. Elsewhere, you see guys like Guardians closer Cade Smith being hailed as one of the game’s best, proving that impact players can emerge from anywhere.
So while we watch the Division Series play out and hear about all the big changes coming for teams like the D-Backs and Phillies, we know our M’s are already working. MLB Trade Rumors just dropped those arbitration projections for the 2026-2027 offseason, and you know Hollander’s got his work cut out for him. Toglia’s a start. Keep your eyes peeled, Emerald City, because the real work for next year’s run starts now. Let’s go M’s!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
Leave a Reply