Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz took the blown save and the loss in a 2-1 extra-innings defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rockies. Munoz came in with the Mariners up 1-0 in the bottom of the 10th, but allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) without recording an out. Munoz hasn't been at his best this year, pitching to a 3.68 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. That being said, this was his first blown save of the season and the first time he has given up more than one run in an appearance. He should continue to see the majority of save opportunities for the Mariners and should be rostered in all leagues where saves matter.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz got the final out of the eighth inning with the tying runner at third, then struck out the side in the ninth to slam the door shut on the Red Sox in a tight 1-0 win Friday night in Seattle. It was the first save of the season for the 25-year-old, who pitched to a 2.94 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 31.8% K% on his way to a 4-7 record and 13 saves last year for the Mariners. The righty is projected for 29 saves this season and doesn't have any competition for the role at the moment, so he should be one of the top closers for fantasy this season.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz made his spring debut on Thursday in a 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Chicago White Sox. The righty pitched one inning, needing just eight pitches to get through it. He got Peyton Burdick to pop out on the first pitch he saw and struck out both Brett Phillips and Yoan Moncada on three pitches each. The only blemish was a Nicky Lopez double sandwiched between the Phillips and Moncada Ks. Munoz filled in admirably last season as the M's closer after Paul Sewald was traded away. With Matt Brash succumbing to injury, possibly for the season, there's no competition for the closer role, so Munoz will be the guy. He's got the characteristics you want in a closer: 99th percentile Whiff%, 95th percentile K%, along with a 98th percentile Fastball Velo that averages around 99 mph and can touch nearly 102 mph. He's projected for 26 saves in 2024 and is a top-12 option at the position.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (hip) was used out of the bullpen on Monday night in the extra-inning loss to the Los Angeles Angels and threw a scoreless inning while allowing two hits and striking out one batter. Munoz dealt with hip tightness over the weekend but returned to action to begin the week and should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old right-hander remains very valuable in fantasy leagues down the stretch as one of the team's primary options for saves. Munoz has been solid in his late-inning bullpen role this year, posting a 2.95 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 60 strikeouts, 12 saves and 13 holds in 42 2/3 innings of work.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz was charged with his seventh loss of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 game against the Reds. Munoz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 6-6. He allowed a leadoff single to Elly De La Cruz, who stole second before scoring the winning run on a walk-off single. Munoz has pitched well overall this season, converting 11 of 14 save opportunities with a 2.95 ERA, a 12.48 K/9 rate, and a 4.31 BB/9 rate. While he does tend to put too many runners on for free, Munoz should continue to see opportunities for the Mariners down the stretch. It is worth noting that Matt Brash may eat into those opportunities should Munoz continue to falter.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz earned the save on Wednesday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning to go along with one strikeout in a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. The M's clawed back to gain a narrow one-run lead in the seventh inning and Matt Brash did his thing in the eighth to secure that lead. It was then up to Munoz to shut the door on the A's in the ninth and he got the job done. He got Shea Langeliers to ground out to start things off before punching out Lawrence Butler and getting Nick Allen to fly out to end the contest. Munoz has looked a bit shaky at times since assuming the closer role for Seattle but he's now converted three chances in a row and six-of-seven since August 18. The 24-year-old flamethrower owns a 2.56 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 54:18 K/BB ratio over 38 2/3 innings (40 appearances) on the year.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz picked up his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. Munoz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three with two outs and a runner on first and struck out Luis Robert Jr. to end the game. The 24-year-old has been splitting save opportunities with Matt Brash lately and has pitched well overall this season, converting all but two save opportunities with a 2.60 ERA, an 11.94 K/9 rate, and a 4.15 BB/9 rate. Even if the Mariners employ a committee approach for the rest of the season, Munoz is worth a roster spot in at least all roto leagues given his strikeout upside and how well the Mariners have played lately.

The Seattle Mariners turned to relief pitcher Gabe Speier to close out Sunday's 7-6 win over the Houston Astros, opting to use presumed closer Andres Munoz in the eighth inning instead of the ninth. Munoz was called in to face the 9-1-2 batters in the Astros lineup, which means he is still likely the Mariners highest leverage reliever. However, this is just another development that suggests the M's are leaning towards a committee approach with Munoz at the top of the hierarchy instead of outright giving him the closer's job. Speier and Matt Brash may be afforded some opportunities depending on the matchups, making things difficult for fantasy managers. Still, Munoz is worth rostering in all formats where saves matter.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz had an eventful evening in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-innings win over the Royals. Munoz came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by three with one out and runners on first and second. He immediately got the remaining two outs on a pop-out and groundout and stayed on to pitch the ninth. The first runner reached first base on an error, followed by a flyout and a walk. He got the second out on a groundout which advanced the runners to second and third, walked the bases loaded, allowed a two-RBI single, and then allowed the game-tying RBI in which the third out was made at third. Ultimately, the Mariners took and maintained the lead in the 10th, making Munoz the pitcher of record. The 24-year-old flamethrower appears to be the primary closer option now that Paul Sewald has been traded and has converted six of eight save opportunities with a 2.78 ERA, a 12.25 K/9 rate, and a 4.45 BB/9 rate. As such, he is worth a roster spot in at least all roto leagues at this time.

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Andres Munoz struck out the side in the ninth on Thursday to close out the Los Angeles Angels and pick up his fourth save of the season. Munoz appears to be firmly entrenched in the closer role now that Paul Sewald is out of town, as the former has collected saves on back-to-back days. It has been everything fantasy managers wanted when the deal broke, and those lucky enough to have stashed or picked up Munoz have to be ecstatic with how things have gone so far. The 24-year-old should be an elite closing option the rest of the way and should be rostered in all leagues.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz worked a scoreless ninth inning with a pair of strikeouts to earn the save in a 6-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. This was the 24-year-old's first save opportunity in the wake of the Paul Sewald trade and he got the job done without any issues. Munoz got Triston Casas to fly out and then punched out Reese McGuire and Connor Wong to slam the door and give the Mariners the victory. The closer job is now Munoz's to lose as the Mariners are right in the thick of the Wild Card race with two months of the regular season to go. It's worth noting that relievers Gabe Speier and Justin Topa worked the eighth inning together and both players could hold some fantasy value in leagues that count holds. ... [More]

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz blew his first save of the season in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Munoz entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed back-to-back doubles to tie the game, got the second out on a strikeout, allowed an intentional walk, and got the final out on another strikeout. Despite this outing, the 24-year-old has pitched well overall this season, posting a 2.95 ERA with a 13.50 K/9 rate. However, teammate Paul Sewald has seen the vast majority of save opportunities this season. While Munoz is a great pitcher, his fantasy value will remain limited unless he can see routine high-leverage situations.

Seattle Mariners reliever Andres Munoz (head) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after feeling light-headed. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, Munoz was checked out by the team doctors and thinks he'll be fine. He allowed one hit while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning before exiting. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day. Munoz owns a 0.89 WHIP and a 14: 3 K: BB across nine scoreless innings in 2023. Paul Sewald is Seattle's primary closer, as Munoz continues to be used as the Mariners' top setup man. Munoz should be rostered in most league formats after racking up a total of six saves and holds in 2023.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz was removed early during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander was pulled out in the seventh inning due to an undisclosed injury. The expectation is that Munoz will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. This is not good news for the Mariners or fantasy managers as Munoz just recently returned from the injured list. Hopefully, this isn't anything serious, but fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz picked up a hold on Tuesday when he allowed no hits and struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Appearing in his first game since April 7 due to a shoulder strain and facing his former club, the Padres, Munoz looked sharp. As expected, he was immediately thrown into a high-leverage situation when he entered in the bottom of the eighth inning with the M's clinging to a 4-1 lead. He got Matt Carpenter to fly out then struck out Ha-Seong Kim and Fernando Tatis Jr. to end the inning. He hit 100 mph with his fastball on the final pitch to Tatis Jr. Munoz should get the occasional save opportunity for Seattle but for now, he'll serve as the setup man for closer Paul Sewald, who earned the save on Tuesday. Munoz owns a 0.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 5:1 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings of relief on the year.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since early April due to a right shoulder strain. He only pitched in three contests before going down, but is healthy now and available for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Munoz should immediately resume his role as a high-leverage option out of the bullpen. His return should take some of the pressure off Paul Sewald. Munoz will probably see save chances, but probably won't be the primary closer in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list as early as this Tuesday. Munoz made his latest minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and earned a save by throwing a scoreless inning. He didn't allow a hit, didn't walk a batter and didn't strikeout a batter in the outing. The 24-year-old right-hander has been out since April 9 with a right-deltoid strain, but he's looked good on his rehab assignment and hasn't allowed a single hit in his three outings on the farm. The M's are likely to ease Munoz back into high-leverage roles upon his return, but when he's healthy, he is absolutely valuable for his ratios and holds in deeper fantasy leagues.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) is likely to return to the team on Tuesday following a rehab stint in Triple-A Tacoma. Munoz has been out since April 7 while dealing with shoulder tightness and has experienced some setbacks along the way. He seems to be feeling good now, though, and has looked solid on his rehab assignment, throwing three scoreless frames. When he returns, he is likely to be used in high-leverage situations, but Paul Sewald has looked very good in the closer role this season and is unlikely to be usurped. He should still be rostered in most leagues, as he will provide good ratios and strikeouts while getting the occasional save.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz (shoulder), who experienced stiffness and discomfort in a penultimate throwing program before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, "feels great coming off" the platelet-rich plasma injection he received on May 5, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Munoz is "progressing toward what we hope is an activated sometime over the next road trip," Hollander said. The 24-year-old has ramped up his throwing and was scheduled for a "touch-feel" bullpen on Monday that "will lead into progressively more significant throwing off a mound and facing hitters in a rehab assignment." It's looking like Munoz could return to his high-leverage bullpen role in Seattle early in June. He's valuable in fantasy leagues that count holds and for his strikeout ratios.

An MRI exam on Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) showed inflammation in his deltoid area. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection and has been shut down for a few days as a result. If all goes well, Munoz should be sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment in late May/early June. The 24-year-old could now end up missing close to two months with this injury, but fantasy managers should still try to keep him stashed in an injured-list spot. When he's healthy enough to return to Seattle's bullpen, he should eventually return to a high-leverage role with considerable upside. For now, Paul Sewald will continue to be the M's primary closer at the back end of the bullpen.