Analyst drops 3 extremely bold 2026 Mariners predictions

Amsinger’s forecast places the club firmly in the contender tier before a regular season pitch has even been thrown. The Mariners’ World Series prediction strikes a familiar chord with fans who watched the 116-win club in 2021 fall short and saw the 2025 group come within two innings of an AL pennant, leading Game 7 of the ALCS 3–1 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays before a late collapse ended a seven-game postseason classic. Pairing that prediction with Woo’s rise into a legitimate Cy Young conversation shifts the tone from simple optimism to a clear belief that Seattle’s rotation can carry a true contender in 2026.

The context matters. Seattle’s 2025 season ended with a record of 90–72 along with an AL West title, and that heartbreak from the 2025 ALCS is still fresh, which reinforces that this is no longer a plucky upstart but a team operating on the edge of a breakthrough. The reality makes the jump to 98 wins sound aggressive but not unrealistic, as it suggests that internal growth, a deeper lineup, and another step from a young staff can narrow the gap that separated the Mariners from a World Series berth last fall.

For Seattle fans, that clip now works as both a hype reel and a receipt. If Woo keeps trending up and the upgraded roster holds, Amsinger’s call will look less like a hot take and more like a national voice saying where the club was already headed.