Story byEric Hartline-Imagn ImagesAustin KonenskiSat, December 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM UTC·1 min readThe Seattle Mariners made a magical run to the ALCS in 2025 but came up just short in Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite the strong performances down the stretch, Seattle understands it needs to make upgrades, and the bullpen seems to be a big priority. According to The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude, the Mariners plan to add two relievers this offseason, with a left-handed pitcher as the biggest priority. During the postseason, the Mariners had strong pitching performances, but the bullpen started to struggle in the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers, particularly left-handed batter Kerry Carpenter. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Mariners are considering Matt Strahm, Jojo Romero, Jose A.