Mexican Pitcher Andrés Muñoz Reaches 100 Saves with Seattle Mariners

Andrés Muñoz etched his name in Seattle Mariners history on August 20, 2026, achieving his 100th career save. The Mexican pitcher becomes the fourth player in the franchise's history to reach this significant milestone, a testament to his consistent performance and dedication.

"It means a lot. It's a very, very special moment for me," Muñoz stated after the game. "To be able to get that many saves with this organization means a lot to me. They trust me and, even with the ups and downs, they keep trusting me."

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It means a lot. It's a very, very special moment for me. To be able to get that many saves with this organization means a lot to me. They trust me and, even with the ups and downs, they keep trusting me.

Muñoz joins an exclusive club, following in the footsteps of Kazuhiro Sasaki (129 saves), Edwin Díaz (109), and J.J. Putz (101). The 27-year-old right-hander's journey to 100 saves with Seattle also includes his first career save with the San Diego Padres before his 2021 trade. Mariners manager Dan Wilson praised Muñoz's evolution, particularly his fastball usage and confidence.

Despite knowing the milestone was within reach, Muñoz focused on his primary task: securing the final outs. "It's an incredible feeling. I'm going to keep working hard and learning from the mistakes I've made," he concluded, demonstrating his commitment to continued improvement.

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It's an incredible feeling. I'm going to keep working hard and learning from the mistakes I've made.