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• Mariners' Andres Munoz: Bounces back in second spring game

  22D ago • By RotoWire

  Munoz hurled a scoreless inning in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Royals, giving up one hit while striking out two. Munoz appeared to be sharper Wednesday, considering he surrendered one run on two hits during his first appearance earlier this spring. The hard-throwing right-hander was a first-time All-Star in 2024 while operating as Seattle's primary closer, and the Mariners solidified his status this past offseason by letting Yimi Garcia go and not making any noteworthy additions to the bullpen. Munoz has dominant stuff, as evidenced by his 33.2 percent strikeout rate a year ago, but he may need to improve a bit on his 11.2 percent walk rate to avoid having his job security threatened atop the bullpen pecking order.

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• Mariners' Andres Munoz: Takes seventh loss

  09/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Munoz (3-7) allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rangers. It wasn't a save situation, but Munoz wasn't able to keep the game tied at 5-5 in the ninth inning, instead taking a walk-off loss. He entered Sunday on a five-inning scoreless streak before this hiccup. Munoz has maintained a 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 76:26 K:BB over 58.1 innings while adding 22 saves in 27 chances and six holds this season.

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• Mariners' Andres Munoz: Strikes out side for 22nd save

  09/20/2024 • By RotoWire

  Munoz didn't allow a baserunner and struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Yankees. Munoz needed 14 pitches to strike out the side and collect his 22nd save. He's allowed just one total baserunner over his last five appearances, collecting one win, three saves and seven strikeouts over five innings during that stretch.

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• Mariners' Andres Munoz: Secures third win Saturday

  09/15/2024 • By RotoWire

  Munoz (3-6) got the win against the Rangers on Saturday, firing a perfect ninth inning. Munoz was called on to protect a 4-4 tie in the ninth inning and delivered by retiring Josh Jung, Ezequiel Duran and Carson Kelly on 11 pitches. The right-hander was then afforded his first victory since way back on May 5 via Randy Arozarena's game-winning single in the home half of the frame, putting a fitting bow on Munoz's third straight scoreless relief appearance. The Mariners' closer is enjoying a strong fantasy season overall, recording a career-high 21 saves to go along with six holds, a 2.10 ERA, an 0.95 WHIP and an 11.5 K/9 across 55.2 innings.

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• Mariners' Andres Munoz: Up to 21 saves

  09/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Munoz struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. Munoz needed just eight pitches (five strikes) to retire the top of the Rangers' lineup after the Mariners pulled ahead in the eighth inning. This was just his third appearance in September after he battled elbow soreness early in the month. Munoz is up to 21 saves in 26 chances to go with six holds, a 2.14 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and a 71:25 K:BB through 54.2 innings this year.

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