Seattle’s deadline swoop for Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez has sparked a rapid, reality-check turnaround. The Mariners have gone 10-1 since the trades, riding an eight-game win streak that followed a shutout in Baltimore. George Kirby has continued brick‑wall work on the mound, providing the rotation a reliable heartbeat while the lineup gains extra thump from Naylor’s and Suárez’s at-bats. A first-inning RBI single by Naylor—after Randy Arozarena’s leadoff single and steal—proved enough in a pitcher’s duel, underscoring how Seattle’s depth now tools a title run. The AL West remains a pinging razor, with the Astros hovering, but Seattle’s surge and Milwaukee’s NL onslaught set the sport buzzing about a possible deep postseason push for two of baseball’s hottest teams.

Fantasy heads should note Seattle’s added veteran power and versatility could reshape daily lineups—Naylor’s multi-position upside and Suárez’s steady middle-infield/utility pop add meaningful two‑way value. Kirby’s continued quality starts provide a dependable streaming option, while the Mariners’ bullpen could unlock late-week rotations. Across the NL, Milwaukee’s hot streak serves as a vivid reminder that the road to October runs through a few breakout performances. It’s a summer of high leverage, with the race for October suddenly feeling more electric than ever.