NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 27, 2026 UTC
Dan Wilson will not return as the manager of the Seattle Mariners for the 2027 season, announcing his departure during a post-game press conference. Wilson informed the team prior to their season finale that he would not be back, bringing an end to a tenure that began when he took over the full-time role in August 2024 after the firing of Scott Servais. [1]
While Wilson guided the club to 90 wins and an AL West crown in 2025 alongside a historic postseason run, the team struggled through a difficult 2026 campaign. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stated that the organization collectively failed to meet expectations and that a new direction is best moving forward. Team chairman John Stanton confirmed that the franchise is discussing potential alternative roles to keep Wilson involved with the organization. [1]
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- Dan Wilson Won’t Return As Mariners’ Manager In 2027 — 2026-09-27T17:48:30-05:00