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What's wrong with Cal Raleigh? Mariners catcher mystery injury is concerning news
TL;DR
Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners catcher, is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to an unspecified injury. Jhonny Pereda has been called up to start in his place.
Key points
- Cal Raleigh is out of the lineup for the second game in a row
- The nature of Raleigh's injury is currently unspecified
- Jhonny Pereda has been called up to start at catcher
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Something is wrong with Cal Raleigh.
It may not be totally clear yet what it is, but the Seattle Mariners' catcher is now out of the lineup for a second game in a row. Whatever injury is ailing him, it doesn't seem to be going away quickly.
The Mariners are starting Jhonny Pereda at catcher on Sunday. They called Pereda up on Saturday, which was the first signal that something might be wrong.
Mitch Garver, the regular backup, started on Saturday night, but Pereda gets the action on Sunday in the day game following a night game.
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What's wrong with Cal Raleigh?
Q&A
What injury is Cal Raleigh suffering from?
The specific injury affecting Cal Raleigh has not been disclosed yet.
Why is Jhonny Pereda starting for the Mariners?
Jhonny Pereda is starting due to Cal Raleigh being out of the lineup for an undisclosed injury.
How long is Cal Raleigh expected to be out?
There is currently no timeline for Cal Raleigh's return as the nature of his injury is still unclear.