Cal Raleigh slugs grand slam in rehab game, eyes Mariners return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam during his rehab assignment with the Tacoma Rainiers on June 9, launching a ball over the right-field wall with the bases loaded in the fifth inning. His performance came as he prepares to return to the Seattle Mariners after an oblique strain sidelined him since May 14. Prior to the injury, Raleigh faced a significant slump, batting just.161 with 7 home runs in 41 games. The Mariners hold a slim lead in the AL West at 35-32 and hope Raleigh can regain his form in time for their upcoming homestand against the Baltimore Orioles on June 16.
- •Raleigh hit a grand slam in a rehab game on June 9.
- •He has been on the injured list since May 14 due to an oblique strain.
- •Before his injury, he struggled with a.161 batting average.
- •The Mariners are currently in first place in the AL West.
- •Raleigh is expected to return to the Mariners on June 16.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cal Raleigh hits grand slam in rehab assignment as he eyes return to Mariners from IL stint, season-long slump
"A return to anywhere close to form for Raleigh would be of immense help for the Mariners in what's shaping up as another tight race for the AL West crown.
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