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Mariners 2-time All-Star needs to 'find himself' after struggling
TL;DR
Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is struggling this season, with a 9.45 ERA and poor performance against the San Diego Padres. He expressed the need to 'find himself' and improve his slider execution.
Key points
- Andres Munoz is a two-time All-Star.
- He has a 9.45 ERA this season.
- Munoz allowed five earned runs in a recent game.
- He struggles with the execution of his slider.
- Munoz expressed the need to 'find himself.'
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Seattle Mariners closer right-hander Andres Munoz has not been himself this season, as he has helped allow the San Diego Padres to walk it off on Wednesday. The two-time All-Star (2024 and 2025) went 0.2 of an inning, allowing four hits, five earned runs, one walk, and striking out one.
Munoz told Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish after struggling once again that “I need to find myself.” Divish added that Munoz admitted that he’s struggling with the “execution” of his slider, with it not feeling right coming out of his hand.
In seven games, Munoz is 2-2 with a 9.45 ERA and has one save in 6.2 innings.
Opponents are raking against Andres Munoz’s arsenal of pitches
A three-pitch pitcher, with a slider, four-seam fastball, and sinker, Munoz's arsenal of pitches has proven to get opposing hitters out. However, this season has proven to be the opposite, with opposing hitters teeing off against his four-seamer (.600 batting average/1.200 slugging percentage) and sinker (.667/.667).
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Despite not having a feel for his slider, Munoz has increased his usage of the pitch by 10% this season (60% up from 50% in 2025). Opposing hitters also have a .158 batting average and .263 slugging percentage against it.
Q&A
What is Andres Munoz's current ERA and performance stats?
Andres Munoz has a 9.45 ERA, with a record of 2-2 and one save in 6.2 innings over seven games.
Why is Andres Munoz struggling this season?
Munoz is struggling with the execution of his slider, which he admitted is not feeling right coming out of his hand.
What did Munoz say about needing to improve his game?
Andres Munoz stated, 'I need to find myself,' indicating he is aware of his struggles and is seeking to regain his form.
