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Mariners' Cal Raleigh back in the lineup
Cal Raleigh returns after an MRI and three-game absence, and manager Dan Wilson says Seattle will monitor him at-bat to at-bat.
On Tuesday, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh returned to the starting lineup as designated hitter after missing three games with a sore right side, avoiding the injured list.
Raleigh began experiencing soreness following Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals and was a late scratch Saturday; an MRI showed no structural damage.
Manager Dan Wilson said the team will monitor Raleigh's progress "at-bat to at-bat" rather than rushing his return behind the plate while continuing to carry three catchers.
Through 33 games, Raleigh is hitting.186 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs, a significant drop from last season's 60 homers and 125 RBIs.
Avoiding the injured list is a relief for the Mariners, as Raleigh remains a key contributor; the team aims to balance his return with long-term health to prevent another setback.