Mariners News: Cal Raleigh, Max Kepler, and Jameson Taillon

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EVERETT, WA - JUNE 07: Catcher Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners on rehab assignment for the Everett AquaSox waits on deck during a game between the Eugene Emeralds and Everett AquaSox on June 7, 2026 at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo by Henry Rodenburg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Good morning! A tough ending to their game against the Detroit Tigers yesterday handed the Mariners a series loss.

The Mariners will continue their road trip with a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles beginning this afternoon, with Emerson Hancock taking the mound for the 3:35 PM start.

In Mariners news…​

• Cal Raleigh reflects on his first rehab start with the Everett AquaSox as he progresses back from an oblique strain.
• Infielder Ryan Bliss has joined the Mariners’ taxi squad as J.P. Crawford remains out of the lineup due to a sore right hand.

Around the league…​

• The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Max Kepler amid his 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
• Chicago Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon will be placed on the IL after leaving the team’s game yesterday with a left hamstring strain.
• The Los Angeles Angels have placed RHP Jack Kochanwicz on the 15-day IL due to right elbow inflammation.
• Detroit Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal threw five scoreless innings in his first rehab start yesterday.

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