Scouting Report: Caleb Ricketts

Summary

Cal Raleigh (note: sources refer to him as Cal Raleigh, not Caleb Ricketts) has been placed on the injured list for the first time in his career due to a strained right oblique. The injury was reaggravated during a game against the Astros on May 14, 2026. The Mariners are optimistic about his recovery, with GM Justin Hollander stating that MRI scans showed the injury was "similar or slightly improved" from previous scans. Raleigh will be shut down for approximately one week and will receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection at the team's facility in Peoria, Arizona. The team does not anticipate a lengthy absence. However, Raleigh has also been struggling significantly at the plate in 2026, posting an 0-for-25 hitting streak and the third-lowest batting average among qualified hitters, a stark contrast to his historic 2025 season when he hit 60 home runs.