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Mariners Place Struggling C Cal Raleigh (Oblique) on Injured List
The Mariners said the move is precautionary, and Jhonny Pereda was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to share catching duties with Mitch Garver.
On Thursday, the Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain, marking the first career IL stint for the 29-year-old in his sixth major league season.
Raleigh left Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros in the eighth inning after aggravating his right side, having previously missed games from May 2 to May 4 with similar discomfort.
To fill the roster spot, the Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma, with Seattle Mariners Manager Dan Wilson calling the move 'the smart thing to do' for recovery.
Through 41 games this season, Raleigh is hitting.161 with seven home runs and 18 RBI, a performance contributing significantly to the team's current 21-23 record.
Although recovery from right oblique strains historically exceeds 10 days, the Mariners hope for a quick return, relying on Raleigh's defensive contributions as he works to regain offensive form.