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Mariners News: Drew Rasmussen, Shohei Ohtani, and Isaac Parades

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, advancing to a potential Game 6 with a commanding 3-2 series lead. The Rays’ pitching staff continued to dominate, with right-hander Drew Rasmussen making history as the first pitcher in franchise history to record multiple postseason starts of at least seven innings while allowing one or zero runs.

Meanwhile, Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais is exploring a six-man rotation to begin the 2027 season, potentially preserving his starting pitchers’ workload amid playoff fatigue concerns. In free agency discussions, the Houston Astros face a critical decision on whether to re-sign infielder Isaac Parades, while Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has confirmed plans to pitch again in 2027, though his recovery timeline remains uncertain after injury setbacks.

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