Mariners omit Bryan Woo from ALDS roster with pectoral inflammation

The Seattle Mariners left All-Star right-hander Bryan Woo off their 26-man roster for the American League Division Series, the club announced Saturday, removing him from eligibility for the opening round against the Detroit Tigers because of pectoral inflammation. Woo has not pitched since exiting a start on Sept. 19, and the team said he is not healthy enough to take the mound for the Division Series. The Mariners said they expect he could be available for the American League Championship Series if Seattle advances.

Woo started 30 games during the regular season and compiled a team-best 2.94 earned run average while striking out 198 batters. He went 15-7 in those starts and earned his first All-Star selection. The club has emphasized caution in managing the right-hander’s recovery; Woo recently threw a 15-pitch bullpen session at about 80 to 90 percent intensity, a step the team described as part of his progression toward full health.

“Obviously, you don’t want to take huge, huge jumps with intensity. You’ve got to be smart with it,” Woo said after the bullpen session. “Hopefully we just keep progressing like we have been.” He added that he is focused on controlling what he can...