The Seattle Mariners announced a roster move on Thursday, placing catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list. This marks the first time in his major league career that Raleigh has been sidelined by an injury requiring an IL stint, a notable development for the club in his sixth season.

The injury cited for the move is a right oblique strain. Raleigh has been a key offensive contributor for the Mariners, having finished as the runner-up for the American League MVP award in the previous season, making his absence a potentially significant blow to the team's lineup.

While the immediate timeline is set at a minimum of ten days, the Mariners have not specified a firm return date for the powerful catcher. The move was made official early Thursday morning, signaling the team's immediate adjustment to playing without Raleigh behind the plate for the foreseeable future.

This is the first IL placement of Raleigh's professional tenure, emphasizing the unusual nature of the situation for the established player.