Offseason Recovery Begins
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and first baseman Josh Naylor undergo successful offseason surgeries.
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Both surgeries were performed on Oct. 3, according to Sportsnet.
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Raleigh’s 2026 line was .182/.296/.368 with 23 home runs in 126 games; after hitting seven homers in a 10-game stretch in August, he hit only three in 22 September games.
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Naylor batted .261 with 10 home runs and a .667 OPS over 152 games in 2026. Seattle had acquired him from Arizona at the 2025 trade deadline and re-signed him to a five-year, $92.5 million contract that offseason.
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Seattle had reached Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS before missing the playoffs in 2026; the team also fired manager Dan Wilson after the season.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and first baseman Josh Naylor both went under the knife on October 3 to fix injuries that plagued them all season. The Score reported that Raleigh had left shoulder surgery while Naylor underwent wrist repair. Both players are expected to be ready for spring training.
The surgeries cap a rough year for Seattle. The Mariners finished 76-86 and missed the playoffs after reaching Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS. Raleigh batted just .182 with 23 home runs over 126 games. Naylor hit .261 with 10 homers in 152 games after signing a five-year, $92.5 million deal in the offseason.
Raleigh's Collapse After Hot August Stretch
Cal Raleigh started September strong. He had blasted seven home runs in just 10 games during August, showing signs of life at the plate. But then the wall hit hard. Over 22 September games, Raleigh managed only three more homers. His final line: .182 average, .296 on-base percentage, .368 slugging percentage across 126 games.
Naylor's Disappointing Year After Big Contract
Josh Naylor signed a massive deal last offseason — five years, $92.5 million — after the Mariners acquired him from Arizona at the 2025 trade deadline. This year was a letdown. He batted .261 with just 10 home runs and a .667 on-base plus slugging percentage over 152 games. Reuters noted both players are expected to make full recoveries before spring training begins.
Mariners Clean House After Missing Playoffs
The Mariners' 76-86 record and playoff miss led to major changes. Seattle fired manager Dan Wilson after the season, signaling frustration with the direction of the team. The organization fell short after coming so close in 2025, when they advanced to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series before losing out.
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