Raleigh's Early Breather: Mariners' Depth Shines

0:00It's March 30th. I'm Cory with the story. This is Seattle Mariners News today, driven by AI and Bill for fans. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh grab his first off day of the season, Monday, chilling in an ice bath four hours before facing the Yankees. After catching every inning in their opening four-game sweep over Cleveland, he's sitting out with veteran Mitch Garver behind the plate, batting. Sixth in his debut. Raleigh started hot last year with 60 homers but played the first 34-game straight this season before a pinch hit double in the 35th. His first full breather didn't come until June 8th back then, 64 games in. Manager Scott Wilson called it Smart Rest after a short spring training, avoiding a workload spike. Raleigh scuffled early offensively too, just two hits and 15 at bats against Cleveland with 10 strikeouts and three walks. Garver start lets Raleigh recharge, and with Ridey Rob Reff's nighter hitting second as the DH against lefty Ryan Weathers, plus Dominic Canzone in the reason.

1:00Mix, Seattle's got real depth there now. No more leaning on Raleigh at DH like his 37th stints last year. He might still pinch hit tonight, but this early breather sets up Raleigh to crush the long haul, while the Mariners build momentum.