Raley Out for Season, Mariners Rebuild | MLB News

Luke Raley’s season is over after a torn flexor tendon in his left arm — surgery is scheduled in two weeks, with hopes of returning by Opening Day 2027. Already sidelined since late last month due to a forearm strain, Raley’s strong start faded as high BABIP and frequent strikeouts raised doubts about his sustainability. At 31, his struggles against lefties and underwhelming stats this year fuel questions about his future with Seattle, especially as he’s due for a raise from $2.5M. With Raley out, Taylor Ward steps into right field while Dominic Canzone handles DH duties. The Mariners now face tough decisions this offseason, particularly with outfield depth thinning and young prospect Lazaro Montes potentially stepping up in 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/014a3c297986db4a