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Mariners adjust Cal Raleigh's role during Twins series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:50 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Mariners adjust Cal Raleigh's role during Twins series

Summary

The Seattle Mariners faced the Minnesota Twins in their series opener on August 1, dropping the game 5-3 and falling to 53-58. Ahead of Saturday's matchup, manager Dan Wilson moved catcher Cal Raleigh to designated hitter, elevating him from sixth to fifth in the lineup. Raleigh has struggled this season, batting.164 with 11 home runs. The Mariners aim to secure a series win against the Twins before facing the Detroit Tigers next week.

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By the Numbers

•Mariners lose to Twins, final score 5-3.
•Cal Raleigh moves to designated hitter for Saturday's game.
•Logan Gilbert will start for Seattle against Connor Prielipp.
•Raleigh is batting.164 with 11 home runs this season.
•Mariners are three games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.

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8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision During Twins Series

What they're saying

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The Seattle Mariners fell to 53-58 on Friday night after dropping their series opener to the Minnesota Twins, 5-3. On Saturday, the Twins will send Connor Prielipp to the mound, while the Mariners will counter with Logan Gilbert. Ahead of the game, Mariners manager Dan Wilson made a notable lineup change involving slugger Cal Raleigh. […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision During Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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