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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was a late scratch from the lineup on Saturday, May 2, 2026, before a game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Dan Wilson attributed the absence to general soreness.

The team announced Raleigh would miss the contest just over an hour before the first pitch. He had been scheduled to start behind the plate and bat second in the lineup.

According to Wilson, the soreness was severe enough to necessitate imaging. The Mariners are currently awaiting the results of those tests to determine the extent of the issue.

“We’re kind of trying to be as cautious as possible,”

Dan Wilson, Seattle Mariners Manager

Wilson further clarified that Raleigh is considered day-to-day and that the organization will assess the catcher’s status on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Roster Adjustments

In response to Raleigh’s absence, the Seattle Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma.

The roster move coincided with another injury update for the team. The Mariners placed infielder Will Wilson on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured thumb.

The Mariners lost the Saturday game to the Royals with a final score of 3-2 in 10 innings.