Detroit and Seattle collide in the ALDS with Hinch’s strategic edge over Wilson looming large. Detroit’s depth, fast starts from Melton, and Skubal’s form could spark an upset in Seattle. The Mariners counter with one of MLB’s deepest October rosters and a five-man rotation if Bryan Woo is healthy, led by Raleigh and Rodríguez’s bat.

Seattle’s offense sits near the top of MLB, while Detroit ranked mid-pack. The series hinges on Woo’s health, Kirbys and Castillos’ outings, and Hinch’s in-game maneuvers. For fantasy owners, lean Mariners for power and stability, but monitor Woo’s activation and Tigers’ bullpen leverage in high-leverage moments.

On the season’s final day, Clayton Kershaw could close his regular-season chapter with the Dodgers, a potential lifelong memory in the making. The Mariners rest routine veterans as Seattle eyes health over numbers, but Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suárez chase big power marks, while Randy Arozarena looks to add to his career-best steals tally. Kershaw’s history against Seattle—2.03 ERA, 35.6% K in five starts—flavors the matchup with a touch of vintage drama.

Roster shuffles (Logan Evans optioned; Miles Mastrobouni recalled) add late-season intrigue, balancing fantasy upside with playoff prep. The day blends legacy, health, and subtle value for DFS and season-long leagues as managers parse risk and reward in a baseball landscape that’s finally dialing up relevance for fantasy contenders.