Cal Raleigh Sent to IL with Right Oblique Strain
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- Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10‑day injured list on Thursday morning with a right oblique strain, his first IL stint in his sixth MLB season.
- Cal Raleigh had been enduring the longest hitless streak in the majors this season before breaking out on Tuesday night with two singles in a 10‑2 win over the Houston Astros.
- Cal Raleigh is hitting .161 in 41 games this season, the second‑lowest batting average among qualified hitters, behind only Cedric Mullins (.150).
- Cal Raleigh was the AL MVP runner‑up last season, hitting a Seattle‑record 60 home runs and 125 RBIs.
- Dan Wilson said that going on the IL is "the smart thing to do" for Raleigh.
- Seattle Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple‑A Tacoma to fill Raleigh's roster spot; Pereda has hit .400 in two games for Seattle this season.
- Seattle Mariners sent left‑handed pitcher José Suarez to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations; Suarez posted a 6.38 ERA in nine games for Seattle and Atlanta this season.
Why it matters: The Mariners lose their primary power bat, Cal Raleigh, at a time when his .161 average is the second‑lowest among qualified hitters, potentially weakening the lineup’s run production. The recall of Jhonny Pereda offers a modest defensive boost, while trading José Suarez clears a roster spot but removes a left‑handed arm.
