Source: Fox News
Summary
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain after leaving the team’s 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday. Raleigh had a breakout season last year, hitting .247 with 60 home runs and 125 RBI, but has struggled this season, hitting .161 with seven home runs and 18 RBI in 41 games.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Raleigh’s season has been a slow start, followed by a late push, only to be met with an injury that puts his progress on hold.
This season’s struggles are a far cry from his 2026 campaign, where he broke records and set the bar high.
Now, he’s on the IL, and the Mariners are left to wonder if he can regain his form.
This one feels recognizable early.
Original Observation: This injury feels like a convenient excuse for Raleigh’s underwhelming performance this season.
Author: Evan Null
