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Mariners’ scuffling star catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
TL;DR
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, marking his first IL stint in six seasons. Raleigh recently ended a lengthy hitless streak before leaving a game against the Houston Astros after aggravating his injury.
Key points
- Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list
- Injury is a right oblique strain
- First IL stint in his six major league seasons
- Recently ended a lengthy hitless streak
- Aggravated injury during a game against the Astros
Seattle MarinersCal Raleigh
Mariners’ scuffling star catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
HOUSTON (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list on Thursday morning with a right oblique strain, the first IL stint of the AL MVP runner-up’s career in his sixth major league season.
The 29-year-old Raleigh was mired in the longest hitless streak in the majors this season before breaking out on Tuesday night with two singles in a 10-2 rout of the Houston Astros.
On Wednesday, Raleigh left the Mariners’ 4-3 loss to Houston in the eighth inning after appearing to aggravate an injury to his right side. Raleigh missed three games from May 2 to May 4 with soreness on his right side.
“Nobody wants to go on the IL, and especially not Cal,” manager Dan Wilson said. “But I think at this point it’s the smart thing to do.”
In 41 games this season, Raleigh is hitting .161 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, four doubles, 18 walks and 16 runs. His .161 batting average is second-lowest in the majors among hitters with enough at-bats to qualify. Only Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins (.150) has a lower average.
To fill Raleigh’s spot on the active roster, the Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma. Pereda, 30, has appeared in two games with Seattle this season, hitting .400 with a run scored.
Q&A
What injury did Cal Raleigh sustain?
Cal Raleigh sustained a right oblique strain.
How long will Cal Raleigh be out due to his injury?
Cal Raleigh has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
What was Cal Raleigh's performance before his injury?
Before his injury, Cal Raleigh ended the longest hitless streak in the majors this season with two singles in a game against the Houston Astros.