Scouting Report: Yorlin Calderon
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
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
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