The Seattle Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson is reported to be departing the team after the 2026 season, with sources indicating he will not return for 2027. CBS Sports and multiple Yahoo Sports reports say Wilson tells or has told the organization he will not be back next year.
The reports frame the move as part of a disappointing stretch for Seattle. The Mariners are described as falling short of expectations after reaching Game 7 of the ALCS in 2025 and missing the playoffs in 2026. Yahoo Sports also notes Wilson’s overall tenure included taking the team close to its first World Series appearance before a subsequent season of regression.
Across the outlets, the main points are consistent: Wilson’s continuation into 2027 is not expected, and the Mariners would begin the offseason search for a new manager. One Yahoo report adds a specific characterization that Wilson tells the team he will be fired, while others describe the change more generally as him not returning.
