Mariners’ Cal Raleigh Hits IL With Oblique Strain Sport By lines May 14, 2026 Cal Raleigh landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain. Raleigh’s placement marks the first IL stint of the catcher’s six-season MLB career. Raleigh reaggravated the oblique in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astros. Seattle fell 4-3 in 10 innings. Raleigh had tried to play through the strain for more than two weeks before Thursday’s move. What Raleigh’s Absence Means for the Mariners Raleigh finished 2025 as the American League MVP runner-up. Raleigh became the first catcher in baseball history to hit 60 home runs in a single season. Raleigh’s 2026 production had slipped before the oblique forced the team’s hand. The Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma to fill the roster spot. Seattle will lean on Mitch Garver and Pereda as a catching tandem during Raleigh’s absence. Garver gives Seattle a veteran presence behind the plate. The Mariners entered Thursday chasing a playoff spot in the American League. Losing Raleigh weakens Seattle’s lineup at its most productive position. The timeline for Raleigh’s return hinges on the oblique responding to treatment over the 10-day minimum. Related Sports Coverage Braves Rally Past Cubs, Hit MLB-Best 30 Wins Bulls’ Josh Giddey Has Ankle Surgery, Out 3 Months Oilers Fire Knoblauch After Back-to-Back Cup Finals Sources: ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, Yahoo Sports.
