Mariners Win Overshadowed by Bryan Woo Injury Scare
It was supposed to be a night of celebration for the Seattle Mariners. They walked into Houston for a huge series opener against the Astros, a matchup with major implications for the American League West. The bats were alive, the crowd had been silenced by early home runs, and Bryan Woo was pitching one of his sharpest outings of the season. Everything looked like it was falling right into place—until it wasn’t.
As Woo took the mound for his warm-up tosses before the bottom of the sixth inning, something seemed off. His throws didn’t have the same zip, and discomfort was immediately noticed. Manager Dan Wilson and head athletic trainer Kyle Torgerson wasted no time heading out for a mound visit. After a quick discussion, Woo walked off, heading straight into the clubhouse. It was later shared that he had been dealing with pectoral tightness, and while he tried to push through, he decided it wasn’t the smart move.
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Woo admitted after the game that this was the first time he had felt anything like this in his chest. He explained that the tightness first showed up during the fifth inning, and by the time he went back out, it didn’t feel right. He said he didn’t want to risk it, especially with reliever Eduard Bazardo ready to step in. An MRI is scheduled, and the team will know more soon.
Up until that point, Woo was simply dealing. Through five innings, he had given up only one hit and one walk, striking out seven and sitting at just 67 pitches. His fastball velocity was noticeably up, his sinker was moving, and even his changeup—a pitch he admitted has taken time to refine—was finding success. He escaped the only jam he faced in the fourth with back-to-back strikeouts, including one against Jose Altuve that left the Houston crowd stunned.
Offensively, Seattle had done its part, too. Julio Rodríguez and Eugenio Suárez both launched no-doubt home runs, adding to a night when the Mariners would pile up four solo shots. With Woo gone, Bazardo stepped in and handled two gritty innings, keeping the shutout intact. From there, Matt Brash and Andrés Muñoz closed things out, delivering just Seattle’s fourth shutout in Houston since 2019. The 4-0 win was complete, but the night’s story had already shifted.
The concern now lies with Woo’s health. This has been his breakout season—an All-Star appearance, ace-level numbers, and over 186 innings pitched, more than at any other point in his young career. But injuries have marked his journey before, from Tommy John surgery to elbow and hamstring issues. The hope is that this scare turns out to be minor, because he has been on track to start Game 1 of a potential postseason run.
For now, the Mariners will savor the win but hold their breath. The series is far from over, but all eyes are on the MRI results that will decide if Woo’s magical season can keep going.
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