All-Star Mariners Pitcher Bryan Woo Nears Game 5 ALCS Return from Pectoral Injury

Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo, 25, is reportedly nearing a Game 5 ALCS return after being sidelined since September 19 with pectoral tightness. Woo, who earned his first All-Star selection this summer in his third MLB season, participated in a Live BP session at Rogers Centre, drawing an audience from teammates and General Manager Justin Hollander. He expressed optimism, stating, "It felt good to get back out and be on the mound again. All positives." If he responds well from his throwing session, Woo is slated for a Game 5 start in Seattle, though he would be on a pitch count, likely limited to 50 pitches. This potential return would significantly boost the Mariners, who are off to a strong postseason start, having stolen home-field advantage in a Game 1 ALCS win over the Toronto Raptors. Woo finished the regular season with a 2.94 ERA, 0.927 WHIP, 198 strikeouts, and 36 walks in 186 2/3 innings.