Mariners' plans to move forward with Cal Raleigh on injured list

Key Points:

• Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career, with the team awaiting further evaluations to determine the severity and recovery timeline.
• Raleigh’s leadership and mentoring behind the plate were key reasons for his retention after Spring Training, significantly aiding the pitching staff, notably in helping Luis Castillo rebound with strategic pitch calls.
• Backup catchers Jhonny Pereda and Tom Murphy will see increased roles, with Pereda’s defensive skills and Garver’s strong caught-stealing rate providing valuable support.
• The Mariners face the challenge of maintaining offensive production without Raleigh, relying on strong performances from Julio Rodríguez, Luke Raley, Brendan Donovan, and Randy Arozarena to uphold the team’s World Series contender status.
• Despite a sub-.500 record so far, the Mariners emphasize resilience and the need for the lineup to meet its high expectations during Raleigh’s absence.