The Seattle Mariners will be back on the field to take on the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. They will certainly be looking to bounce back, as they lost to the Chicago Cubs by a 19-2 final score in their most recent game.
Following their blowout loss to the Cubs, the Mariners are making some changes to their lineup for their series opener against the Phillies. This includes with catcher Cal Raleigh.
Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh News
GettyCal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners looks on during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on May 13, 2026.
The Mariners are making a change to their lineup involving Raleigh for their upcoming game against the Phillies. This is because the catcher will be dropping to the sixth spot in Seattle’s batting order for this game.
Raleigh batting sixth comes after he was Seattle’s cleanup hitter for their most recent game against the Cubs. With Raleigh dropping to the sixth spot, Josh Naylor will now be batting fourth for Seattle.
Here is the Mariners’ full batting order for their game against the Phillies.
Julio Rodriguez CF
Josh Naylor 1B
Taylor Ward DH
Cal Raleigh C
Cole Young 2B
Brock Rodden SS
Looking at Raleigh’s 2026 Season So Far
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 21: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners makes a play for an out against the Cincinnati Reds at T-Mobile Park on July 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
After an incredible 60-home run season with the Mariners in 2025, Raleigh has had a disastrous 2026 season. In 97 games with Seattle so far this campaign, he has posted 14 home runs, 47 RBI, and a very low .159 batting average. With numbers like these, the six-year veteran has undoubtedly had a year to forget.
However, Raleigh is entering this game on a three-game hitting streak, which is a step in the right direction. It will be interesting to see if he can keep his hitting streak alive against the Phillies after being dropped to the sixth spot in Seattle’s batting order.
Mariners Need a Win Badly vs. Phillies
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 30: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after winning a pitch challenge during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on June 30, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images)
The Mariners are currently three games behind the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers for the top spot in the AL West. With this, the Mariners need all the wins they can get right now to climb up the standings.
Due to this, it is a very important game for Seattle. Let’s see if Raleigh can help lead the Mariners past the Phillies from here.
Seattle Mariners Announce Intriguing Cal Raleigh News Before Phillies Series