Julio Rodriguez adds to Mariners' disappointing season alongside Cal Raleigh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are facing their first losing season since 2019, largely due to the struggles of key players including Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez. Raleigh's performance has plummeted significantly in 2026, from 60 home runs to a.181 batting average. Rodriguez, initially positioned as a cornerstone of the lineup, is also underperforming, batting.241 with only 21 home runs this season. Both players were expected to be pivotal in the Mariners' push for a deep playoff run but have instead contributed to the team's struggles, evidenced by their last-place ranking in the league for runs scored. As the season progresses, the Mariners aim to address these issues and possibly reestablish their competitive edge.
- •Mariners are under.500 and facing their first losing season since 2019.
- •Cal Raleigh's batting average has dropped to.181 this season.
- •Julio Rodriguez is hitting.241 with 21 home runs in 2026.
- •Both players expected to lead the team after their 2025 ALCS appearance.
- •Mariners rank last in MLB for runs scored this season.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — The Mariners' biggest disappointment this season aside from Cal Raleigh
"Cal Raleigh’s stunning collapse , from a 60-homer, MVP-caliber 2025 to a .181/.293/.369 line in 2026, has rightfully dominated the conversation around Seattle’s disappointing campaign. But Raleigh hasn’t been the only star to leave fans frustrated at T-Mobile Park. As the Mariners limp toward their first losing season since 2019, sitting well below […] The post The Mariners' biggest disappointment this season aside from Cal Raleigh appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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