US EditionMariners Designate Rowdy Tellez and Reinstate Luke Raley
- On June 20, 2025, the Seattle Mariners activated Luke Raley from the injured list and designated Rowdy Tellez for assignment ahead of their opening game in the series versus the Chicago Cubs.
- The Mariners made this roster change to improve offensive balance and positional flexibility amid a tightening AL West race and uneven scoring.
- Tellez finished the season hitting just above.200 with 11 home runs but struggled to provide consistent offensive value and defensive flexibility, whereas Raley demonstrated strong performance in a brief rehab assignment, posting a.368 average and showcasing his ability to play multiple positions.
- Manager Dan Wilson said, "These are never easy decisions," praising Tellez's early season impact and noting Raley's versatility and readiness to contribute.
- This move signals a strategic shift toward performance accountability and roster flexibility, creating opportunities for younger players like Dominic Canzone, who has started to show promise.
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Seattle’s Lineup Logic Shows in Raley’s Return and Tellez’s Exit
In a move that reflects both short‑term urgency and long‑term strategy, the Seattle Mariners have designated first baseman/DH Rowdy Tellez for assignment to make roster space for the return of Luke Raley from the 10‑day injured list. While tough on paper, this decision aligns with performance metrics and positional flexibility–executives and fans alike see it as the correct call at this pivotal juncture. “These are never easy decisions, and you …
Mariners designate ex-Pirates 1B Rowdy Tellez and reinstate Luke Raley
The Seattle Mariners have designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment before Friday’s game against the Cubs in Chicago and reinstated infielder/outfielder Luke Raley from the injured list.
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Henry HeraldMariners reinstate Luke Raley, DFA Rowdy Tellez
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Luke Raley from the 10-day injured list and designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment on Friday.
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