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Key Points:
- Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is expected to be sidelined for about a week due to a strained right oblique, with the team optimistic about a full recovery and plans for a rehab assignment before his return.
- Right-hander Matt Brash may be activated soon after a successful rehab appearance, while left-hander Gabe Speier is progressing well and could start a rehab assignment next week.
- Outfielder Victor Robles continues his rehab in Triple-A Tacoma and may be activated for the upcoming road trip starting Friday.
- Pitcher Carlos Vargas has resumed throwing after a setback and is unlikely to begin rehab until late June; infielder Miles Mastrobuoni is also expected to start rehab in mid-June.
- First baseman/third baseman Patrick Wisdom is nearing activation from the injured list after a rehab stint, and infielder Will Wilson is increasing baseball activities following healing of a fractured thumb.