Cal Raleigh Scratched from Mariners' Lineup; Jhonny Pereda Recalled

Why this matters: Raleigh's absence impacts the Mariners' lineup and defensive strategy, while Pereda's recall provides depth at the catcher position. The injury to Wilson further affects the team's roster flexibility.

The Seattle Mariners faced an unexpected change to their lineup just before their game against the Kansas City Royals, with catcher Cal Raleigh being scratched. Mitch Garver replaced Raleigh in the lineup. The team has not yet disclosed the reason for Raleigh’s removal. To fill the catcher position, Jhonny Pereda was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. Pereda, who was acquired from the Twins in January, has been a solid performer for the Rainiers. In a corresponding move, infielder Will Wilson was placed on the injured list due to a fractured left thumb.

Raleigh's absence is notable, considering he had started in 32 of the team's first 33 games. While he had a slow start to the season, he recently began to improve his performance, hitting five of his seven home runs in the past 10 games. Pereda's call-up provides the Mariners with a reliable backup catcher who has MLB experience, having played in 50 major league games with the Marlins, Athletics, and Twins.

The Mariners have not yet disclosed the reason for Raleigh's removal from the lineup.

Jhonny Pereda is a 30-year-old catcher who was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to replace Cal Raleigh. He has previously played for the Marlins, Athletics, and Twins.

Infielder Will Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb.

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