New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

By: David Anicetti Published 04/01/2026, 12:15 AM ET

The New York Yankees visit the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park at 4:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. New York is 3-1 on the season, including a 3-1 road record, while Seattle sits at 3-2 and 3-2 at home. Seattle took the first game of this series with a 2-1 win on Monday. New York has found early form on the road after sweeping its opening series but fell in the series opener. Find value with our free MLB picks.

New York Yankees Preview

The Yankees have opened the season with strong pitching, posting a 0.76 ERA and holding opponents to a .175 batting average through four games. That production on the mound has allowed New York to control game flow, particularly in low-scoring matchups where limiting baserunners has been critical. Even in their loss to Seattle, the Yankees kept the game within reach throughout.

Offensively, the Yankees are still working toward consistency. Giancarlo Stanton leads the lineup with a .500 average and eight hits, while Aaron Judge has added two home runs and three RBI. Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero have contributed situational hitting, but the team is batting .224 overall with a .281 on-base percentage. New York has shown it can win behind pitching, but more production at the plate would create better scoring in games and take pressure off the pitching staff.

Injuries: Carlos Rodón – Out, Gerrit Cole – Out, Anthony Volpe – Out, Rafael Montero – Day-To-Day

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Seattle Mariners Preview

Seattle enters at 3-2 with a balanced offensive approach that has produced 24 runs and eight home runs through five games. The Mariners have combined power with on-base production, posting a .328 on-base percentage while generating scoring chances across multiple innings. That approach has allowed Seattle to stay competitive even when not relying on a single hitter.

Luke Raley has led the power production with three home runs and six RBI, while Brendan Donovan is hitting .444 with strong on-base numbers at the top of the order. Randy Arozarena and Dominic Canzone have also contributed extra-base hits, giving Seattle depth throughout the lineup. The pitching staff has supported that offense with a 2.35 ERA and consistent strikeout production.

Injuries: J.P. Crawford – Out, Bryce Miller – Out, Carlos Vargas – Out, Brennen Davis – Out, Miles Mastrobuoni – Out

Pitching Matchup

New York Yankees – Cam Schlittler

Schlittler is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 0.19 WHIP across 5.1 innings. He has allowed just one hit while striking out eight without issuing a walk.

Seattle Mariners – George Kirby

Kirby is 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 0.67 WHIP over six innings. He has allowed two hits while striking out six and limiting baserunners.

New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Prediction

This matchup is close, with both teams showing strong early pitching. Seattle has the edge in offensive production and already has a win in this series, which matters in a tight matchup. Kirby’s ability to limit baserunners gives the Mariners a slight advantage over a Yankees lineup still searching for consistency. If Seattle continues to generate balanced offense, they will have enough to win another close game. Final Score Prediction: Seattle Mariners win 4-3.