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SEA • Pitcher • #22
5 days ago
Well, that was unexpected. Woo has been one of the best starters in baseball over the last two seasons, but he flat-out didn’t have it Saturday. Not only did he allow nine hits, four of those hits left the park, and he only struck out one. These things happen. Woo will get a chance to bounceback — and likely will — against the Twins next week.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
11 days ago
Woo dominated the Rangers over the first six innings, but gave up a two-spot in the seventh to turn a sensational outing into a very good one. The 26-year-old had a rare off start versus the Padres on Wednesday, but bounced back with yet another efficient outing; throwing 54-of-85 pitches for strikes with one walk and six strikeouts. Woo is an absolute must-start next weekend for a scheduled bout against the Cardinals in St. Louis.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
15 days ago
After two scoreless frames, the Padres got to Woo with three runs on four hits in the third inning. Woo would give the Mariners four more scoreless innings before departing after the seventh at 92 pitches. He struck out three. The 26-year-old right-hander is off to an outstanding start, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and a 20/5 K/BB ratio across 25 innings. He’ll look to keep it going against the Rangers in Seattle on Sunday.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
22 days ago
Woo threw 42 pitches through four scoreless innings and then 41 in the fifth alone. With one out, he gave up three straight singles and then went without an out on a routine grounder to first with the bases loaded because Connor Joe threw wide of home, allowing two runs to score. After a walk and a sac fly, he finally retired Jake Burger to end the frame. The Mariners, though, didn’t bring him back out after the marathon inning. Woo took the loss for his first decision in three starts this season. He has a 1.50 ERA and a 17/4 K/BB in 18 innings, but that hasn’t been enough with the way the Mariners are hitting. Woo will likely face the Padres on Tuesday.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
26 days ago
The game remained scoreless until the 10th, so Woo was left with a second straight tough no-decision after striking out six and walking one. He’ll take a 1.38 ERA into his next start Wednesday against the Rangers.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
about 1 month ago
Woo was able to work at least six innings in his first 22 starts of 2025, and he’s able to do it again. He dominated the Guardians for the first five frames, but had some control issues in the sixth that allowed a pair of runs. It’s still a very impressive outing that saw Woo strike out nine, and his overall command was outstanding for the overwhelming majority of the outing. Woo will be back on the bump next week against the Angels, and is a must-start regardless of opponent at this stage.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
about 1 month ago
Woo blanked the White Sox over his first five innings before running into trouble in the sixth. He touched 97 mph with his sinker, and he was able to generate 11 swings and misses while picking up four strikeouts with no walks. It hasn’t been announced yet, but Woo will almost assuredly start the second game of the season against the Guardians on Friday with Logan Gilbert getting the nod for Opening Day.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
about 2 months ago
The 26-year-old hurler scattered three hits on the day and did not walk a batter. Woo’s four punchouts in the contest came on the first four hitters that he faced. The lone tally against him came in the fourth inning as Jorge Barrosa smacked a leadoff double and scored on a one-out single by Pavin Smith. Woo generated seven swings and misses on 50 pitches on the day — four of those on his fastball — while posting an elite CSW of 38 percent. As long as he’s able to stay healthy, it’s hard to envision Woo not finishing as a top 10 starting pitcher for fantasy purposes in 2026.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
about 2 months ago
It’s reassuring to see Woo looking like himself again after missing time late last year — and into the postseason — with pectoral inflammation. The 26-year-old profiles as a surefire top-10 starting pitcher off the board this spring, the kind of arm whose floor and ceiling feel uncomfortably close to one another in a way that makes draft-day decisions easier than they probably should be at a position where nothing is guaranteed.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
2 months ago
Woo made the leap last year, evolving into one of the top starters in the entire fantasy landscape with a sparkling 2.94 ERA — 3.07 xERA — 0.93 WHIP and 198/36 K/BB ratio across 186 2/3 innings over 30 starts. The 26-year-old’s velocity was right on par with last season in his first Cactus League outing and he threw 28 pitches (19 strikes) in this one. He’ll be among the top 10 starters off the board in all fantasy drafts this spring.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
6 months ago
Woo came out of the bullpen to protect a two-run lead in the fifth inning and needed just 28 pitches to navigate two scoreless frames. His most impressive moment came when he fanned Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a hard-biting sweeper following a nine-pitch battle. Things unraveled in the ensuing frame when he issued a leadoff walk to Addison Barger and a single to light-hitting Isiah Kiner-Falefa before being lifted with one out. He was charged with both runs when teammate Eduard Bazardo served up a go-ahead homer to George Springer.
SEA • Pitcher • #22
6 months ago
They’d be on two days’ rest after Woo threw 28 pitches and Miller threw 56 in Game 5 on Friday. Woo, who was making his first appearance in nearly four weeks after recovering from pectoral inflammation, would seem to be far more likely than Miller to pitch in the game, with Miller perhaps becoming more of an option if extra innings are involved. The Mariners will have George Kirby start the game, with Game 4 starter Luis Castillo also surely available to take over at any point.
Source: Ryan Divish
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo, returning from pectoral inflammation, could start ALCS Game 5 for the Mariners, perhaps working in tandem with Bryce Miller. It’d be Woo’s first appearance since Sept. 19, when he threw five scoreless innings against the Astros.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
That should rule Woo out for the first three games of the series, at least. The Mariners are probably targeting a Game 5 start for the right-handers, unless maybe things get crazy tonight and they opt to pitch Logan Gilbert or Luis Castillo in relief again.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo’s return provides a massive lift for Seattle’s rotation mix for the best-of-seven series against Toronto after missing the ALDS recovering from pectoral inflammation. It’s unclear when he’ll take the ball during the extended series, but Mariners manager Dan Wilson should provide an update at some point prior to Game 1. The 25-year-old ace posted a spectacular 2.94 ERA across a career-high 186 2/3 innings over 30 starts during the regular season. The only other changes for the Mariners involve versatile Miles Mastrobuoni joining their bench mix with Luke Raley and rookie Ben Williamson being left off.
Source: Seattle Mariners
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
It sounds like Woo be available until later on in the upcoming ALCS showdown against the Blue Jays based on Dipoto’s comments following Seattle’s series-clinching win over the Tigers. However, his impending return provides a significant lift to Seattle’s rotation mix. The 25-year-old ace, who completed a bullpen session prior to Friday’s exhilarating 15-inning winner-take-all affair, has been sidelined since the start of the postseason recovering from pectoral inflammation.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
It sounds like Woo be available until later on in the upcoming ALCS showdown against the Blue Jays based on Dipoto’s comments following Seattle’s series-clinching win over the Tigers. However, his impending return provides a significant lift to Seattle’s rotation mix. The 27-year-old ace has been sidelined since the start of the postseason recovering from pectoral inflammation.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo, 27, was unavailable in the ALDS because of his pectoral issue, but the right-hander will have a chance to be a key cog in the pitching staff for Seattle if they’re able to advance to face the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old could be an option — assuming the bullpen goes well, of course — in Game 1 or Game 2 of that series.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
It’s a significant loss for Seattle’s pitching staff heading into a best-of-five series against the Tigers as Woo remains sidelined heading into the postseason while continuing to recover from pectoral inflammation that sidelined him at the conclusion of the regular season. There was optimism the 25-year-old ace would be ready for the ALDS, but it sounds like he’s going to get some additional time off. It’ll likely fall on Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo to step up in his absence behind Logan Gilbert and George Kirby.
Source: Seattle Mariners
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Nothing official from the Mariners yet. It would be a significant loss for Seattle’s pitching staff heading into a best-of-five series against the Tigers if Woo remains sidelined while continuing to recover from right pectoral inflammation that sidelined him at the conclusion of the regular season. There was optimism the 25-year-old ace would be ready for the ALDS, but it sounds like he’s going to get some additional time off. It’ll likely fall on Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo to step up in his absence behind Logan Gilbert and George Kirby.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Mariners’ pitching coach Pete Woodworth was right there looking in on the session, and all appeared to go well for the 25-year-old right-hander. Woo then proceeded to face a couple of live hitters in a simulated game. He’ll still need to make it through another bullpen session before he’s cleared to return, but it sounds like he should be good to start in either Game 3 or Game 4 against either the Tigers or Guardians.
Source: Shannon Drayer
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo won’t face hitters during that session. Mariners manager Dan Wilson said the team is optimistic that Woo will be part of the ALDS roster, but the team wants him to throw off the mound at least twice before making a postseason start. That means he likely won’t pitch the first two games in Seattle, and would be an option for Game 3 or 4 on the road against the Tigers or Guardians.
Source: Daniel Kramer
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
It’s the first time that Woo has thrown since suffering right pectoral inflammation during his last start. While he’s still taking things day-to-day, it sounds like the Mariners are optimistic that he’ll be ready to take the mound when his spot in the rotation comes up during the postseason.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Tuesday that Woo has responded well to treatment and will resume throwing later this week before determining his next steps. The 25-year-old fantasy ace was diagnosed with right pectoral inflammation after undergoing a precautionary MRI over the weekend that didn’t reveal any structural damage. It sounds like there’s optimism he’ll be ready to take the ball at some point in the postseason, should Seattle hang onto the AL West division title or a Wild Card playoff berth.
Source: Shannon Drayer
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
It’s certainly encouraging news after Woo underwent a precautionary MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage. The Mariners will wait and see how he responds over the next couple of days before determining whether or not he’ll require a trip to the injured list and when he may be able to take the mound once again. It sounds like there’s a chance he’s ready to take the ball in the postseason should Seattle make it there.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
That’s certainly encouraging news. The Mariners will wait and see how he responds over the next couple of days before determining whether or not he’ll require a trip to the injured list and when he may be able to take the mound once again.
Source: Adam Jude
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of the issue. The positive news is that it doesn’t appear to be anything directly arm-related, which was the major concern when he was removed after throwing an awkward warm-up pitch prior to the sixth inning on Friday night. That Mariners should have a clearer picture of his status at some point this weekend once he undergoes further evaluation and imaging. He’s in jeopardy of missing his final regular-season start on Thursday against the Rockies and his postseason availability is also up in the air.
Source: Ryan Divish
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
He’s currently being evaluated to determine the severity of the issue. The good news is that it doesn’t appear to be anything arm-related, which was the concern when he was removed after throwing an awkward warm-up pitch prior to the sixth inning on Friday. That Mariners should have a clearer picture of his status on Saturday.
Source: Ryan Divish
SEA • Pitcher • #22
7 months ago
Woo had been dominating, allowing just one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings while striking out seven. His pitch count sat at just 67 pitches heading into the sixth, but he felt something while throwing a warm-up pitch between innings that prompted a visit from the training staff and manager Dan Wilson and the decision was ultimately made to pull him. He’ll head for further evaluation to determine the extent of the issue. Stay tuned.
Source: Jeff Passan
SEA • Pitcher • #22
8 months ago
Although he has a career 24 percent strikeout rate, Woo had never fanned more than nine batters in a game until racking up 13 tonight. He had 23 whiffs, and he allowed just two hard-hit balls, with one of those unfortunately turning into a two-run homer for Jo Adell. Woo will take a 14-7 record and a 3.02 ERA into a big start against the Astros next weekend.