BREAKING NEWS: Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Shock Decision During Brewers
# Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision During Brewers Series
The Seattle Mariners have made a notable lineup decision involving catcher Cal Raleigh as the club faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of their three-game series in Milwaukee.
Raleigh was not in Seattle’s starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale, with Jhonny Pereda getting the start behind the plate instead. The decision comes after a difficult opening game against Milwaukee and a bounce-back victory for the Mariners in the second contest. ([HEAVY][1])
The Mariners entered the finale looking to secure the series after recovering from a historic 22-0 defeat on Tuesday. Seattle responded the following night with a 7-5 victory, scoring seven runs early and holding off a late Brewers comeback.
Raleigh has endured a challenging stretch offensively compared with his remarkable 2025 campaign. He entered 2026 after hitting 60 home runs the previous season, but his production has dropped significantly this year. He recently ended a two-week home-run drought with a solo homer against Houston on August 16, his 13th of the season.
The timing of Thursday’s decision has therefore attracted attention, although there is no indication that the Mariners are making a permanent change at catcher. A day off can simply be part of managing a demanding schedule, particularly for a catcher during a road series.
Seattle will look to finish the Milwaukee series on a positive note, with George Kirby scheduled to start against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser.
For Raleigh, the immediate focus will likely be on using the break to reset and prepare for the Mariners’ upcoming return home. Given his importance to Seattle’s lineup and his recent history of major offensive production, his status will remain one of the storylines worth watching as the season continues.
The Mariners’ decision is less about one lineup card and more about how the club manages one of its most important players during a difficult and unpredictable stretch of the season.
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