Mariners share Cal Raleigh health update after being scratched from lineup
Cal Raleigh will be alright.
Mariners share Cal Raleigh health update after being scratched from lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Cal Raleigh was scratched from Saturday's lineup of the Seattle Mariners against the Kansas City Royals at home.
In place of him, Mitch Garver served the duty behind the plate. The scratch came just one hour before the first pitch was scheduled. After the 3-2 loss, Mariners manager Dan Wilson shared that Raliegh has undergone imaging and is dealing with general soreness.
Wilson: Cal Raleigh dealing with general soreness; underwent imaging. — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) May 3, 2026 Raleigh played in the first game of the series against the Royals. He went hitless in four plate appearances, excluding a walk.
This was the first game missed by the Mariners primary catcher this season. In 33 games, Raleigh has batted . 186 with just two home runs, a major drop from where he finished last season.