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Why Mariners should've made this Cal Raleigh IL roster move a long time ago
TL;DR
The Seattle Mariners have placed Cal Raleigh on the injured list due to ongoing pain. This decision comes as the team struggles with a 21-23 record, sitting two games behind the Athletics in the AL West.
Key points
- Cal Raleigh placed on the injured list
- Mariners have a 21-23 record this season
- Team is two games back of the Athletics in the AL West
- Raleigh's injury was anticipated due to visible pain
- He was a key player with 60 home runs last year
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The Seattle Mariners have had a bit of a rough go of things this season, and no one player has felt the struggles of the season more than Cal Raleigh, their 60-homer slugger from a year ago.
At 21-23, the Mariners are in decent shape in the AL West, as they're just two games back of the Athletics atop the division. But now, they're going to have to go forward without Raleigh.
According to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, the Mariners are placing Raleigh on the injured list. This IL placement doesn't come as a surprise, as he was clearly in pain recently.
"NEWS: Cal Raleigh (right oblique strain) is headed to the IL for the first time in his career," Jude reported Thursday morning.
This roster move for the Mariners is a massively unfortunate one, but it's actually one they should've made a long time ago.
Why Mariners should've placed Cal Raleigh on the IL a while ago
Q&A
Why did the Mariners place Cal Raleigh on the injured list?
The Mariners placed Cal Raleigh on the injured list due to ongoing pain he was experiencing.
What is Cal Raleigh's performance this season with the Mariners?
Cal Raleigh, who hit 60 home runs last year, has struggled this season as the Mariners sit at 21-23.
How does Cal Raleigh's injury impact the Mariners' season?
Raleigh's injury could significantly affect the Mariners' chances of competing in the AL West, where they are currently two games behind the Athletics.
