Mariners News, 9/23/25: Charlie Morton, Adley Rutschman, and Luke Weaver

In Mariners news…

• Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times breaks down the Mariners’ playoff scenarios entering their final six games of the regular season.
• Baseball America names top outfield prospect Lazaro Montes as the Mariners’ minor league player of the year. ($)

Around the league…

• The San Diego Padres have clinched their fourth playoff appearance in six years after an 11th-inning walk-off win.
• The Atlanta Braves have reunited with veteran RHP Charlie Morton for the final week of the MLB regular season.
• Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has fractured a bone in his left wrist and will likely need two months or more of recovery time.
• The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day IL
• St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is set to undergo knee surgery this week and is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
• New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver is open to pitching from either the bullpen or the starting rotation next season.