Mariners shake up lineup, including dropping Cal in order – Seattle Sports

With their offense in search of a spark to break out of an extended funk, the Seattle Mariners shook up their lineup for Friday’s series opener against the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, including dropping star catcher Cal Raleigh to eighth in the order. M’s game, Alumni Home Run Derby airing on different streaming services Raleigh batting eighth is one of a handful of shifts in Seattle’s batting order against All-Star right-hander and Puyallup native Drew Rasmussen. Recently acquired outfielder/designated hitter Taylor Ward is getting his second straight start and first against a right-hander in the leadoff spot. Ward will play right field and be followed in the order by second baseman Cole Young, who is getting his first career start as the No. 2 hitter. Randy Arozarena is in left field and batting third and designated hitter Dominic Canzone is in the cleanup spot, followed by center fielder Julio Rodríguez, first baseman Josh Naylor, third baseman Brendan Donovan, Raleigh and shortstop Colt Emerson. Kicking off our 50 Seasons Celebration Weekend! #Mariners50 🎉 📺 @AppleTV 📻 @SeattleSports pic.twitter.com/1tj8dX5Rv3 — Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 7, 2026 Both Rodríguez and Raleigh are hitting further down in the order than they have
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