Now, there is no magic formula to get a team into the playoffs. It takes talent and a good portion of luck to make it happen. However, the Mariners have to add significant upgrades to their roster for luck to even play a role.
Seattle is a team that has holes in their starting rotation, as well as in center field, catcher, first base, left field, and if they don’t re-sign Nelson Cruz, DH. It will be nearly impossible for GM Jerry Dipoto to fill all these holes this off-season without a serious financial boon from the ownership group.