Andrés Muñoz Fantasy Stats

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz ran into trouble again on Friday, blowing his fourth save of the season before the Mariners ultimately defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings. Munoz is now just 9-for-13 in save opportunities and has struggled to lock down games consistently as June approaches. The 27-year-old entered the season as one of the American League's premier closers, but he currently owns a 4.98 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. A decline in four-seam fastball usage may be contributing to his struggles. Munoz has thrown the pitch 25.2 percent of the time this season after using it 35 percent of the time in 2025, and the pitch carries a minus-three run value. The talent remains evident, but fantasy managers should monitor the situation closely as his grip on save opportunities becomes less secure. If Munoz continues to struggle, the Mariners could turn to Jose A. Ferrer or Matt Brash for save opportunities.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is off to an uncharacteristically poor start to the 2026 season, as he's recorded a 7.88 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across his first nine appearances of the year. Command has been a major issue for the right-hander, as he's issued five walks in just eight innings pitched. However, Munoz has also recorded 14 strikeouts, good for an excellent 36.8% strikeout rate. Munoz's line is also significantly inflated by one five-run outing against the San Diego Padres. In seven of his other eight appearances, Munoz did not allow an earned run. The 27-year-old should also have a fair bit of equity built up in Seattle, so he should have plenty of runway to rediscover his dominant form. While Munoz's slow start is obviously less than ideal, fantasy managers don't have reason to panic just yet.

Seattle Mariners right-handed closer Andres Munoz has established himself as a high-end closing option for fantasy managers after posting a 1.92 ERA (2.88 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, 60 saves, 160 strikeouts, and 54 walks in 121 2/3 innings for the Mariners in the last two seasons. The 27-year-old Mexican reliever had career highs in ERA (1.73) and saves (38) last year while also striking out 83 batters and posting a strong 1.03 WHIP in 62 1/3 frames. Munoz's 88.4% team save share was second-best among closers in 2025. He's no stranger to injuries, but Munoz has been an All-Star the last two years while staying healthy. His slider is one of the nastiest pitches in the league among relievers. For a Mariners team that should be in contention again in 2026. Munoz has high-end fantasy upside, although walks could be an issue. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 4 fantasy closer.

The Seattle Mariners exercised right-handed closer Andres Munoz's $6 million option for the 2026 season on Tuesday, a source told Francys Romero. It was an expected move for the Mariners to keep one of the most dominant relievers in baseball around for another year. The 26-year-old Mexican reliever was an All-Star for a second straight year in 2025, finishing the regular season with a tidy 1.73 ERA (2.43 FIP), 1.03 WHIP, a career-best 38 saves, 83 strikeouts, and 28 walks in 62 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for Seattle. The Mariners could keep the 26-year-old around through the 2028 season, too, as they have an $8 million option on him for 2027 and a $10 million option for 2028. Munoz's walk percentage has been in double digits each of the last three years, but he's made up for it by striking out 32.6% of the batters he's faced in the last three seasons.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz continued his stellar season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rockies, picking up his 38th save of the season. Munoz came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been one of baseball's best closers this season, converting 38 of 45 save opportunities with a 1.47 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, and a 12.18 K/9 rate in 61 1/3 innings of work. He should enter the 2026 season as a top fantasy option now that he has shown what he can do as the team's primary closer.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz continued his strong season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals, picking up his 33rd save of the season. Munoz entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a walk, and got the final two outs on strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been given the chance to shine as the team's primary closer this season, converting 33 of 40 save opportunities with a 1.66 ERA, a 1.05 WHIP, and an 11.6 K/9 rate in 54 1/3 innings of work. He now has the third-most saves in baseball and should continue to be a top fantasy option for the rest of the season.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz blew his sixth save of the season in Thursday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Yankees. He entered the game with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, but allowed three singles and a walk that ultimately tied the game. These were his first allowed earned runs since June 1st, although he did get saddled with one blown save and one relief loss in back-to-back nights on June 27 and June 28 due to ghost runners scoring in extras. The 26-year-old is still locked in as Seattle's closer, and already has three saves in July.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz slammed the door on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday to earn his 21st save in a 1-0 victory. Munoz threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning with one strikeout on 14 pitches to log his third straight perfect appearance. He has now gone nine outings in a row without allowing an earned run. Just named to his second American League All-Star team, the 26-year-old has pitched to a jaw-dropping 1.06 ERA with a 0.82 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB in 34 innings.

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz needed just nine pitches to earn his league-leading 10th save of the season on Sunday, nailing down the 7-6 win over the Marlins. The 26-year-old has been a force in 2025, tossing 14 innings of scoreless ball, allowing just five hits and six walks while striking out 18 (23.5 percent K-BB%). The 6-foot-2 hurler has picked up a win along the way as well, leaving him as the highest-scoring fantasy reliever through the first month of the season. This is one of the few bullpens with no question marks, with Munoz the unquestioned closer in Seattle. Continue to deploy him with confidence.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz locked down his ninth save of the season on Thursday, pitching a scoreless ninth in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox. He struck out two and walked one. This extended his scoreless streak to 13 innings, as he hasn't given up a single run all season. He is also maintaining a 0.85 WHIP with 17 strikeouts, making him one of the most dominant relievers in baseball so far in 2025. His nine saves are tied for second-most in the league, and there will be plenty more to come as he has a firm hold on the closing role for Seattle.