Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners catcher, placed on IL with right oblique strain after reaggravating injury on May 13, 2026. MRI imaging showed injury was similar or slightly improved from previous scans. Team expects short-term absence (approximately 1 week shutdown), with PRP injection treatment planned at Mariners facility in Peoria, Arizona. Prior to injury, Raleigh was in significant offensive slump, going 0-for-36 with 14 strikeouts since April 26 home run, batting average dropped to .161. Manager shuffled batting order, moving Raleigh from #2 to cleanup spot.
Strengths
- + Team optimistic about short recovery timeline
- + MRI shows injury stable or slightly improved
- + No significant structural damage reported
- + PRP injection treatment planned
- + GM stated no anticipation of lengthy absence
- + Injury did not worsen during last game
Weaknesses
- - Severe offensive slump prior to injury (0-for-36 in 36 plate appearances)
- - Low batting average of .161
- - 14 strikeouts in recent span
- - Reaggravated previous oblique injury
- - Timing and swing mechanics affected by injury
- - Dropped from #2 to cleanup in batting order due to struggles
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Right oblique strain, reaggravated on May 13, 2026 in Houston. Initial injury occurred earlier in May. MRI imaging similar to previous scans. Receiving PRP injection treatment. One-week shutdown planned followed by week-to-week evaluation.
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