Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was unexpectedly scratched from the lineup due to general soreness just over an hour before the game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Manager Dan Wilson stated that the soreness required imaging but reassured that Raleigh is considered day-to-day. Last season, Raleigh was the runner-up for the American League MVP, hitting 60 homers and driving in 125 runs. However, this season, he has struggled, batting only .186 with seven homers and 18 RBIs through 33 games. Despite a slow start, Raleigh has shown signs of improvement, with five home runs in the past 15 games. In his absence, center fielder Julio Rodriguez took the second batting position, while backup catcher Mitch Garver batted eighth. Additionally, the Mariners placed infielder Will Wilson on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb fracture and called up catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma.