Cal Raleigh

The Mariners and Cal Raleigh avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $5.6 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Raleigh remains one of the top power-hitting and defensive catchers in baseball. He likely won't offer a great batting average, but he can make up for it in other areas.

Cal Raleigh went 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the Mariners' 7-6 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot contributed crucially to the narrow win, though his overall batting average remains at .218 for the season. Raleigh's power numbers, with 33 homers and 98 RBI, continue to make him a valuable fantasy asset, particularly in formats that reward power production from the catcher position. However, his high strikeout rate and low batting average could be a concern for fantasy managers looking for consistency and contact. His ability to provide occasional bursts of scoring keeps him relevant, but expectations should be tempered given his batting trends.

Cal Raleigh went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Mariners' 2-0 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot contributed crucially to the team's narrow victory. Despite a batting average that won't wow many (.218 on the season), Raleigh's power numbers are robust, with 32 homers and 97 RBI, marking him as a valuable asset in fantasy leagues that prioritize power stats. His high strikeout rate and low BABIP suggest some bad luck and swing-and-miss issues, but his ability to change the game with one swing can't be ignored. Fantasy managers should continue to value Raleigh for his home run potential.

Cal Raleigh returns to the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the New York Yankees Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Raleigh is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Sunday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting third against the Yankees for manager Dan Wilson Tuesday.

Cal Raleigh is not in the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Texas Rangers Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Raleigh will take a seat on the bench for routine rest, with Mitch Garver batting fifth and filling in behind the plate at catcher for manager Dan Wilson against the Rangers Sunday.