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Mariners Secure Cal Raleigh with Six-Year, $105 Million Extension

The deal, pending a physical, cements Raleigh's role as a cornerstone player through 2030, including a no-trade clause and vesting player option for 2031.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch in the second inning during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 30: J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners reacts to scoring two runs on a single during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on August 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners runs to first base during the first inning of a Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on March 08, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.

Overview

  • The Seattle Mariners and catcher Cal Raleigh have agreed to a six-year, $105 million contract extension starting in 2025, pending a physical.
  • The deal buys out Raleigh's three arbitration years and first three free agency years, with a $10 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
  • Raleigh, 28, won the 2024 Gold and Platinum Glove Awards for his elite defensive performance, including leading the AL in pitch framing and throwing out 32 base stealers.
  • Offensively, Raleigh led the Mariners in 2024 with 34 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 70 walks, solidifying his value as a key contributor.
  • This extension aligns with the Mariners' strategy of retaining cornerstone players like Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez to build a sustainable competitive core.