Cal Raleigh struggles significantly for Mariners in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is experiencing a challenging 2026 season, currently hitting.157 with 13 home runs. After a standout previous season in which he posted 60 home runs and finished as a top-three hitter in Major League Baseball, Raleigh's performance has sharply declined, raising concerns about his mental state. If he maintains his current batting average, he could set a record for the lowest average by a qualifying player in modern baseball history. Analysts suggest that an offseason might help Raleigh regain his form.
- •Cal Raleigh is batting.157 with 13 home runs this season.
- •Last year, he hit 60 home runs and had a.948 OPS.
- •Raleigh could set a record for lowest batting average in modern history.
- •Experts believe offseason work could help Raleigh improve.
- •The Mariners are predicted to look for a new manager to aid Raleigh.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners’ Cal Raleigh simply needs it to be the offseason
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