Munoz picked up the save in Friday's 5-3 win over Houston after throwing a clean ninth inning.

Andres Munoz has 16 saves in 16 chances and still has a 0.00 ERA. An All-Star last season, he looks like one again this year, and ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney told the "Refuse to Lose" podcast that he just might be the best reliever in baseball.

Muñoz confirmed Wednesday that he will participate with Team Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Up to 16 saves

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz is set to participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, which will begin next March. Munoz will play for his native Mexico, likely serving as the team's closer.

The Mariners figured they’re better off jogging around the bases instead. The Mariners won 5-3 in Houston on Friday in a back-and-forth game that featured questionable base running, a few clutch moments,

Munoz entered a 5-1 game with bases loaded and quickly shut things down by striking out Michael Taylor on four pitches. Munoz has yet to allow an earned run through 20.2 innings and has converted 15 of his 17 save opportunities. He improved his K:BB to 28:8 and has struck out at least one batter in 20 of his 21 appearances this season.

The M's All-Star was charged with a blown save on Tuesday night, but his ERA remained perfect after a scoring change was applied retroactively.