Mariners firing manager Scott Servais as they collapse out of playoff contention

The Mariners are going to drastic measures to stop their stunning collapse.

Seattle is firing manager Scott Servais on Thursday as the team has seen a 10-game lead in the AL West evaporate, according to The Athletic.

The Mariners spent most of the season atop the AL West and a handful games over .500, but after losing eight of their past nine games they now site five games behind the Astros in the AL West.

The Mariners once had a 10-game lead atop the AL West.

The team plans to name Dan Wilson, who was a catcher for Seattle during the 1990s and 2000s, their interim manager.

According to the site, Wilson was the Mariners’ special assignment coordinator in spring training and a fill-in broadcaster for the team’s ROOT Sports coverage, but has never been part of a major league coaching staff.

The Mariners are 64-64 this season under the 57-year-old Servais, who was in his fifth season in charge.