Cal Raleigh returns to Mariners lineup, facing Braves after 3-game absence with injury
The Mariners' star catcher returns to action after a three-game absence.
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had missed three games due to tightness on his right side. There was speculation that Raleigh may be heading to the injured list, but he is making his return to the lineup Tuesday night, batting second against the Atlanta Braves. Raleigh had been sidelined since Friday, listed on the team’s injury report with side soreness, and there were reports Monday that the catcher would undergo an MRI to determine if he would need a stint on the injured list to fully recover.
While Raleigh had the MRI , the results have not been released. It remains to be seen if Raleigh is fully healthy. Seattle could be having him DH to get him some game reps to see how he has progressed in recovering, but for now, it looks like he has avoided an immediate stint on the IL.
The catcher was asked about the injury Monday. He downplayed it and said, “Everything is good, just taking it day by day. ” "Everything is good, just taking it day by day.
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