Mariners Game #35 Preview and Discussion

TL;DR

The Seattle Mariners face the Kansas City Royals today, aiming to avoid a sweep. Cal Raleigh is out due to soreness, while Jhonny Pereda makes his first start.

Key points

Cal Raleigh is out due to soreness.
Jhonny Pereda makes his first start.
Luis Castillo is the starting pitcher.

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PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Jhonny Pereda #5 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during the fifth inning of the spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Peoria Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cal Raleigh will not return to the Mariners lineup Sunday. The Mariners look to prevent a sweep against the Royals. The pitching staff blew a strong performance by the lineup on Friday, and the lineup blew a strong performance by Emerson Hancock last night. After an up and down April, they have started May on the wrong foot. As has Raleigh, who is out of the lineup for a second straight day. Kate Preusser reported this morning that Raleigh is dealing with general soreness in his “side.” He is not on the injured list for now, and the team is simply being cautious with their top slugger in the early days of a long season. Jhonny Pereda is up in his place and will get his first start with the Mariners in the series finale. For a primer on Pereda, Zack Mason has you covered in . leads off against Royals lefty Bubic. is also in the lineup today; he’s been absolutely crushing the ball lately. gets the start. He got obliterated his last time out. **Lineups:** **Game information:** Game time: 1:10 TV: Mariners TV, with Aaron Goldsmith and Dave Valle, with Angie Mentink as field reporter Radio: 710 AM Sports, with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.

Q&A

Why is Cal Raleigh not playing in today's Mariners game?

Cal Raleigh is out due to general soreness in his side, but he is not on the injured list.

Who is starting for the Mariners against the Royals?

Luis Castillo is starting for the Mariners in today's game against the Royals.

What time does the Mariners game against the Royals start?

The Mariners game against the Royals starts at 1:10 PM.