Overview
- The Mariners scratched starting catcher Cal Raleigh shortly before first pitch against the Royals with no reason announced.
- Mitch Garver took over at catcher and entered the lineup in Raleigh’s place.
- Seattle recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma to bolster the position.
- The corresponding move put infielder Will Wilson on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb.
- Raleigh had appeared in every game this season and had homered in his previous two, which made the late scratch unexpected.