Luke Raley
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Jun 30 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Raley has gotten on base at a .364 clip and has provided three extra-base hits in eight games since returning from the injured list, but he'll nonetheless hit the bench for the second time in the Mariners' last five matchups with a right-handed pitcher (Michael Wacha). Raley still looks to be in good position to hold down a strong-side platoon role for the long haul, but he'll give way at first base Monday to Donovan Solano, who has made it difficult on the Mariners to take his bat out of the lineup. Since June 8, Solano has hit safely in 11 of 14 games while slashing .413/.449/.630 overall.
Jun 26 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Raley had started in each of the Mariners' last three games, but for the second time since he was activated from the injured list last Friday, he'll take a seat against a right-handed starting pitcher (Simeon Woods Richardson). Raley still appears likely to see the lion's share of playing time at first base versus righties after the Mariners recently cut Rowdy Tellez, but the hot-hitting Donovan Solano -- who has largely served as a short-side platoon player this season -- has made a strong case of late for earning more opportunities. Solano will get the nod at first base Thursday after slashing .485/.514/.788 with three home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games.
Jun 23 2025Raley went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a hit-by-pitch in Monday's victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley played first base and took Bailey Ober deep in the third inning to notch his third homer of the season. He was later lifted from the game in favor of Dylan Moore when Minnesota brought in a lefty, Joey Wentz, to relieve Ober. Raley currently fills the strong side of a platoon and likely will continue to do so thanks to a career .185 average (29-for-157) against southpaws. Through 95 plate appearances this season, the 30-year-old is slashing .247/.379/.403 with 13 RBI and 12 runs scored.
Jun 22 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has gone 4-for-7 with a double, two RBI and a run in his first two games back from an oblique strain, but he'll hit the bench Sunday even though Chicago is starting righty Colin Rea. Donovan Solano will receive another start at first base while Dominic Canzone starts in right.
Jun 20 2025The Mariners activated Raley (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley wound up missing nearly two months of action with an oblique strain but is ready to go after a brief rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma. With Rowdy Tellez being designated for assignment, Raley should see most of his playing time at first base for the Mariners. The left-handed-hitting Raley is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs, as southpaw Matthew Boyd will toe the slab for Chicago.
Jun 19 2025Raley's (oblique) activation from the 10-day injured list is considered imminent, and he could be reinstated ahead of this weekend's series against the Cubs, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has looked ready to return in five rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma, going 7-for-19 with one home run and one double. The Mariners had planned to delay the left-handed-hitting Raley's activation until at least Saturday since they were scheduled to face southpaw Matthew Boyd. However, the Cubs' rotation is somewhat in flux now after a rainout Wednesday, so Raley could be back Friday if Chicago starts righty Cade Horton that day. Raley is likely to see most of his playing time in right field, although he could see some action at first base and designated hitter, as well. He's been out since late April with a right oblique strain.
Jun 12 2025Raley (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right oblique strain has kept Raley sidelined since the end of April. After nearly a month and a half of recovery, the 30-year-old slugger has been cleared to return to a competitive environment. The Mariners haven't yet specified how long his rehab assignment will be, but he figures to have a good chance to return as Seattle's primary right fielder before the end of June.
Jun 5 2025Raley (oblique) hopes to begin a minor-league rehab assignment early next week, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley felt good after taking max-effort swings Wednesday for the first time since going on the injured list, which looks to be one of his final steps before returning to game action on an assignment. The 30-year-old slugger has been recuperating from a right oblique strain since the end of April, and he's tracking toward rejoining the Mariners at some point in mid-to-late June. Seattle is using a combination of Leody Taveras and Dylan Moore in right field in Raley's absence, while Rowdy Tellez and Donovan Solano have worked in a platoon at first base.
May 27 2025The Mariners are targeting next week for Raley (oblique) to begin a rehab assignment, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley landed on the 10-day injured list April 30 due to a right oblique strain. He's been ramping up his baseball activities and is close to being cleared to start a rehab assignment. Raley was slashing .206/.345/.324 with two steals, two home runs and eight RBI over 84 plate appearances prior to his injury.
Apr 30 2025The Mariners placed Raley on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was injured when he tweaked his side during batting practice Tuesday. General manager Justin Hollander said that Raley been diagnosed with a "Grade 1 to 1-plus" strain and will be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Samad Taylor will get the start in right field for Seattle in Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Apr 18 2025Raley went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 11-7 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the Mariners on the board in the fourth inning with his second home run of the year, tying the game 2-2. The 30-year-old had been struggling coming into Thursday, going just 3-for-29 (.129) over his previous 10 games. Raley's now batting .163 on the season with a .587 OPS, seven RBI, six runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 57 plate appearances.
Apr 15 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old will sit against lefty Nick Lodolo after a run of seven straight starts, during which Raley went 3-for-23 with two walks, two steals, four RBI and two runs. Dylan Moore is receiving the start in right field Tuesday.
Apr 5 2025Raley isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley and his .572 career OPS against left-handers will stay put in the dugout for the beginning of Saturday's game, as Robbie Ray is due to toe the slab for San Francisco. Cal Raleigh will serve as Seattle's designated hitter while Raley sits, allowing Mitch Garver to start behind the plate and bat fifth.
Apr 2 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley and fellow left-handed hitter Rowdy Tellez will move to the bench for the series finale while the Tigers send southpaw Tarik Skubal to the hill. With Raley getting the afternoon off, Cal Raleigh will occupy the designated-hitter spot while Mitch Garver fills in for Raleigh behind the plate.
Mar 30 2025Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Athletics sending a southpaw (JP Sears) to the bump for the second time in three games, Raley will once again take a seat. Mitch Garver will replace Raley in the lineup at designated hitter.
Mar 28 2025Raley is not in the Mariners' lineup against the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dan Wilson said during spring training that he was open to giving the lefty-hitting Raley some plate appearances against southpaws in 2025. That won't happen Friday, as Raley will begin the game in the dugout while the Athletics send left-hander Jeffrey Springs to the mound. That will shift Cal Raleigh to designated hitter while Mitch Garver serves behind home plate.
Mar 13 2025Manager Dan Wilson is open to giving Raley some plate appearances against left-handed pitching, and the lefty-hitting slugger is projected to bat fifth in Seattle's lineup this season, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley is hitting .278 with two stolen bases over 18 at-bats this spring, and he appears to have a fairly clear path to steady reps at first base following Justin Turner's offseason departure. Donovan Solano represents Raley's main competition for playing time at the cold corner, but Jude notes the former could see action at designated hitter and third base. It's worth noting Rowdy Tellez is having a strong spring, but he's currently a non-roster invitee and isn't guaranteed to make the Opening Day roster.
Mar 1 2025Raley (undisclosed) will start at first base and bat fourth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears to be feeling better ahead of Saturday's contest. The 30-year-old first baseman is 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two strikeouts so far this spring.
Feb 25 2025Raley was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reason for his removal from the lineup could be an injury, but the team hasn't announced why Raley was scratched yet. Tyler Locklear enters the lineup in Raley's stead, batting fifth and manning first base.
Sep 29 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs scored and three RBI in an extra-inning win over the Athletics on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley took Athletics closer Mason Miller deep to right center with one out and Julio Rodriguez aboard in the ninth inning to knot the score at 6-6 and force extras. It was the 22nd round tripper of Raley's first Mariners season, and it served as his sixth homer in a productive September that's also seen him post a .296 batting average and 1.001 OPS across 80 plate appearances (22 games).
Sep 27 2024Raley is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will once again retreat to the dugout with Oakland sending left-hander JP Sears to the mound Friday. Dylan Moore will start at first base and bat fifth.
Sep 25 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the second day in a row while the Astros send another lefty (Yusei Kikuchi) to the bump. Justin Turner will cover first base once again in place of the lefty-hitting Raley.
Sep 24 2024Raley isn't in Seattle's lineup Tuesday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat on the bench Tuesday as the Astros send out left-hander Framber Valdez to start on the bump. Justin Turner will start at first base in Raley's stead while Mitch Garver works as the Mariners' DH.
Sep 22 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will hit the bench along with fellow lefty-hitting regular Josh Rojas as the Rangers send southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Justin Turner will spell Raley at first base.
Sep 18 2024Raley isn't in Seattle's lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Nestor Cortes set to start on the bump for New York, the lefty-hitting Raley will step out of the lineup Wednesday. His absence will put Justin Turner at first base while Mitch Garver works as the DH.
Sep 15 2024Raley is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will hit the bench Sunday after a span of nine straight starts, during which he went 11-for-33 with five doubles, three homers, two steals, 10 RBI and six runs. Justin Turner is manning first base while Mitch Haniger serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 13 2024Raley went 2-for-2 with a double and a stolen base and was hit by two pitches in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got on base four times the hard way, but he appeared no worse for wear while playing the full game at first base. He's had a decent September, going 12-for-38 (.316) with eight extra-base hits, nine RBI and two steals over 11 contests. Raley is up to a .242/.321/.457 slash line with 19 home runs, 11 thefts, 52 RBI and 53 runs scored over 125 games this season. He's also tied for third in the majors in hit-by-pitches, having been on the receiving end of 18 plunkings this year.
Sep 11 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley took Yu Darvish deep in the second inning for his only hit of the evening. The 29-year-old has seven hits over his last five games, with six of those hits going for extra bases. The home run was his 19th, tying his career-high set last year. Raley is slashing .240/.316/.457 with 19 homers, a career-high 50 RBI, 52 runs, nine steals and a 25:121 BB:K in 403 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got started early with a two-run double and a run scored in the first inning. He later doubled and scored again in the ninth. He's smacked four doubles over his last four games and has produced six multi-hit performances in his last 19 appearances. During that stretch, Raley has gone 16-for-54 (.296) with nine extra-base hits. He owns a .763 OPS with 49 RBI through 399 plate appearances this season.
Sep 5 2024Raley went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-4 win over the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley extended the Mariners lead with a two-run blast in the top of the ninth inning, and he's now one home run away from matching the career high he set last season. Raley is riding a hot streak, and since the beginning of August, he has a 1.054 OPS and seven homers over 24 games. The 29-year-old will sit a lot versus left-handers, but he remains a strong presence in the lineup against righties. 
Sep 4 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander JP Sears will start on the mound Wednesday for the A's, so the lefty-hitting Raley will step out of Seattle's lineup. Justin Turner will fill in at first base and bat fifth.
Sep 1 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the Mariners on the board when he took Angels rookie Caden Dana deep in the second inning. Raley started to slip late in August, going 4-for-21 with five walks over his last nine games of the month. He's now at a .237/.313/.440 slash line with 17 homers, 44 RBI, 48 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 115 games. He's a regular in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers, but his playing time has dropped with the Mariners facing southpaws in five of their last eight games.
Aug 31 2024Raley is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will be out of the lineup for the second straight game with the Angels sending southpaw Tyler Anderson to the mound. Justin Turner will start at first base and bat fifth.
Aug 30 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will avoid a matchup with left-hander Samuel Aldegheri on Friday, giving way to Justin Turner at first base. Raley is slashing .264/.406/.585 with five home runs during August.
Aug 27 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat on the bench as the Rays prepare to send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the mound to begin Tuesday's game. Justin Turner will get the starting nod at first base instead and bat sixth.
Aug 26 2024Raley (illness) will start at first base and bat leadoff Monday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants due to flu-like symptoms, but he's feeling healthy enough to give it a go Monday. He's batting .304 with two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored over his last 10 games for the Mariners.
Aug 25 2024Raley was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Giants as a result of flu-like symptoms, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was absent from Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Giants, which is now understood to have been due to an illness. The outfielder can be considered day-to-day ahead of the Mariners' three-game series at home with the Rays beginning Monday.
Aug 24 2024Raley isn't in Seattle's lineup Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Blake Snell slated to throw the first pitch for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Raley will step out of the lineup. Justin Turner will start at first base instead and bat third.
Aug 23 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the Mariners on the board with a fifth-inning solo shot, and he added an RBI single to tie the game at 5-5 during Seattle's rally in the eighth. He's been one of the team's better hitters in August, going 13-for-43 (.302) with five homers and 12 RBI over 16 contests this month. The 29-year-old is at a .238/.314/.438 slash line with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 46 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 357 plate appearances this year. Raley's recent success hasn't been enough for him to serve in anything more than a strong-side platoon role.
Aug 19 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a run in a win over the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's multi-hit effort was his third in the last eight games, a stretch where he boasts a .350 average and 1.167 OPS across 29 plate appearances. The offseason addition's .236/.307/.434 slash line on the season is below the standard he set a year ago with the Rays, but with 15 home runs and 39 RBI, Raley is closing in on surpassing the career bests of 19 homers and 49 RBI he generated in 2023.
Aug 17 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old opened the scoring in the top of the fourth inning by taking Paul Skenes deep, Raley's fourth long ball in August and his 15th of the season. He continues to produce in his strong-side platoon role, slashing .286/.412/.750 through 34 plate appearances on the month with seven runs and nine RBI.
Aug 14 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are expected to use a left-handed primary pitcher out of the bullpen (Bryan Sammons) for Wednesday's contest, so the lefty-hitting Raley will begin the contest on the bench. Even against traditional right-handed starters, Raley's opportunities could become more limited moving forward, especially while Julio Rodriguez remains limited to designated-hitter duties following his recent return from the injured list. With Rodriguez occupying the DH spot for now, Raley will have to vie with Justin Turner for at-bats at first base and with Dominic Canzone and Mitch Haniger for reps in right field.
Aug 13 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will dodge a matchup with southpaw Tarik Skubal on Tuesday as Julio Rodriguez slots in at DH and Mitch Haniger plays right field. Raley has a .722 OPS in 323 plate appearances this season.
Aug 10 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Raley is absent from the starting nine against a left-handed starting pitcher (Sean Manaea). Mitch Garver will start at DH and bat eighth Saturday.
Aug 9 2024Raley is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Jose Quintana starting for the Mets on Friday, the lefty-hitting Raley will retreat to the dugout. Mitch Garver will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
Aug 7 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Tarik Skubal set to start on the mound for Detroit, the left-handed bat of Raley will step out of the lineup Wednesday. Mitch Haniger will start in right field with Cal Raleigh serving as the DH, and Mitch Garver will do the catching for George Kirby.
Aug 4 2024Raley entered Saturday's extra-inning win over the Phillies as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and remained in the game as the designated hitter, going 1-for-2 with a two-run double. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley originally had the night off, but he was called on to hit for Mitch Garver with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the Mariners down 5-2. The slugger delivered in a critical moment, driving home Justin Turner and Jorge Polanco with his timely two-bagger to push his RBI total across the last two games to five. Raley has now reached safely in each of the last six games in which he's registered an official plate appearance, and he's laced three of his five hits during that span for extra bases.
Aug 3 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will get a breather Saturday after belting a three-run homer during a win in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Mitch Haniger will start in right field with Mitch Garver serving as Seattle's designated hitter.
Aug 2 2024Raley went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley put the Mariners ahead 4-0 with his second-inning blast. That was just his third long ball over his last 23 contests. The 29-year-old was batting .261 at the end of June, but after hitting just .129 in July, he's at a .228 average for the year now. He's added a .698 OPS, 12 homers, nine stolen bases, 32 RBI and 37 runs scored across 95 games.
Jul 31 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the start in center field with Victor Robles (hip) sitting out, and he took advantage of the opportunity with a pair of thefts. It was just the second start in five contests for Raley, though that's largely a consequence of the Mariners facing a pair of southpaws during that span. Raley is batting just .188 with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate against lefties this season, so it stands to reason that he'll continue to be on the bench more often than not against left-handed starters.
Jul 30 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat against southpaw James Paxton and the Red Sox on Tuesday. Mitch Garver will DH while Mitch Haniger fills right field.
Jul 28 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Raley following the acquisition of Randy Arozarena. Raley hasn't done much in July to retain a place in the lineup with a .488 OPS and 31.9 percent strikeout rate in 19 games, and his playing time could diminish down the stretch, especially if the Mariners make further additions ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Jul 27 2024Raley is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 1-for-5 with a double and a strikeout in Friday's 10-0 win over the White Sox. Jason Vosler takes over as the designated hitter, batting sixth.
Jul 25 2024Raley went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's hit was only his second over the last nine games, a nightmarish stretch of 29 plate appearances during which the outfielder has posted a 27.6 percent strikeout rate. Raley's steal was also his seventh of the season, putting him halfway to the career-best 14 he recorded with the Rays in 2023. The 29-year-old's recent struggles notwithstanding, Raley doesn't appear to be in danger of losing his grip on an everyday role with the Mariners now down both Dominic Canzone (thigh) and Julio Rodriguez (ankle) in the outfield.
Jul 22 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley punished a first-pitch sweeper from Seth Martinez for a huge three-run blast to put the Mariners up 6-2 in the sixth inning. The homer was Raley's first hit since notching a single back on July 10 and he drove in his first RBI since July 6, which was the last time he'd homered before Sunday. The 29-year-old lefty is now slashing .235/.293/.420 with 11 homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs and a 10:88 BB:K in 277 plate appearances.
Jul 20 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat with a southpaw (Framber Valdez) on the mound. Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Haniger fill the outfield from left to right.
Jul 12 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will yield to Victor Robles in left field on Friday as the Angels trot out southpaw Tyler Anderson. Raley had started in the Mariners' previous three games, going 1-for-10 with two runs scored.
Jul 7 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the Mariners to within one run in the ninth with his 379-foot solo shot to right field, but Seattle was ultimately unable to force extra innings. The 29-year-old snapped a nine-game power drought with his blast, locking in a double-digit home-run total for the second straight season in the process.
Jul 6 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with a two-run double in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's third-inning two-bagger -- only his second extra-base hit in the last nine games -- brought home Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh with what would be the only runs of the night for Seattle. Raley's recent lack of pop has been accompanied by plenty of struggles making any type of contact, as he owns a bloated 39.4 percent strikeout rate and an accompanying lowly .161 average over that aforementioned nine-game span.
Jul 2 2024Raley went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley didn't log a steal in all of June, though he hit .263 with an .857 OPS for the month as one of the Mariners' more consistent batters. He's up to six thefts on seven attempts this year, offering modest speed. Raley has added nine home runs, 23 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles, two triples and a .257/.304/.443 slash line across 73 contests.
Jul 1 2024Raley went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was the only Mariner with more than one hit in Sunday's contest. It was his fourth time this season with three hits in a game. He wraps up the weekend going 4-for-9 after being reinserted into the lineup Saturday following some shoulder soreness he was dealing with earlier in the week. The 29-year-old is slashing .261/.305/.449 with nine homers, 23 RBI, 30 runs and an 8:69 BB:K in 221 plate appearances this season.
Jun 29 2024Raley (shoulder) will bat fifth and play left field Saturday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was held out of the starting nine for back-to-back games with shoulder soreness, but he's feeling good enough to start Saturday. He entered Friday's 3-2 win as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and put down a sacrifice bunt in his lone plate appearance.
Jun 28 2024Raley (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was scratched from Wednesday's game with shoulder soreness and, despite Thursday's team off day, he'll remain out of the starting nine for the series opener against Minnesota. Up to this point, all indications are that the injury isn't of concern. Dominic Canzone, Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Haniger fill the outfield Friday.
Jun 26 2024Mariners manager Scott Servais said Raley was scratched from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rays due to a sore shoulder, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley had been slated to start in left field, but the Mariners dropped him from the lineup after his shoulder wouldn't fully loosen up on him in the batting cage prior to the game. The Mariners don't seem to be too concerned about the issue, as Servais said he's hopeful that Raley will be ready to go for this weekend's series versus Minnesota following Thursday's team off day, per Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com.
Jun 23 2024Raley went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley put the Mariners on the board with a two-run blast in the fourth inning. He entered Sunday's game in a 4-for-23 (.174) skid over his previous nine games. Raley has gone 16-for-59 (.271) with five home runs in 21 games this month. His season slash line is up to .263/.310/.463 with 18 extra-base hits and 22 RBI through 203 plate appearances.
Jun 21 2024Raley is out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat with the Marlins starting lefty Trevor Rogers. Victor Robles will bat eighth and man left field.
Jun 20 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Logan Allen on the hill for Cleveland, Raley and fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Dominic Canzone and Josh Rojas will retreat to the bench. Victor Robles will step in for Raley as the Mariners' starting left fielder.
Jun 19 2024Raley went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Guardians on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's 371-foot shot to left in the fifth inning extended the Mariners' lead to 6-1 while serving as his second homer in the last six games and fourth of June overall. The offseason arrival has followed up his career year with the Rays last season in reasonably good form, as he's now sporting a solid .258 average and .749 OPS across 62 games.
Jun 17 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's fourth-inning two-bagger plated Mitch Haniger with the first run of the afternoon and snapped a brief 0-for-7 skid that had encompassed Raley's three previous games. Despite Sunday's production, the offseason addition has tailed off at the plate after a hot start to June, posting a .182 average and .562 OPS with a massive 42.9 percent strikeout rate in his last 12 games.
Jun 14 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty starter Andrew Heaney set to toe the slab for Texas, the lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat on Seattle's bench. Victor Robles will fill the opening in left field while batting eighth.
Jun 13 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Raley will stay put in the dugout Thursday as left-handed starter Garrett Crochet toes the slab for Chicago. Victor Robles will fill the opening in left field while batting seventh.
Jun 12 2024Raley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley opened the scoring with a seventh-inning blast, and he also scored the winning run in the 10th as Mitch Haniger's single knocked him in. Over 11 games in June, Raley has gone 9-for-32 (.281) with three homers and six RBI. The outfielder is at a .264/.310/.442 slash line with seven homers, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored and five stolen bases over 174 plate appearances this season. Raley is in a strong-side platoon role in left field, sharing the position with Victor Robles.
Jun 9 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will once again head to the bench as the Royals send a lefty (Cole Ragans) to the mound Sunday. Victor Robles will receive the start in left field while batting eighth.
Jun 7 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will give way to righty Victor Robles again Friday with the Mariners facing another left-handed pitcher. Raley and Robles should continue to platoon, with Raley on the strong side of the split.
Jun 6 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will join fellow lefty-hitting regulars Dominic Canzone and Josh Rojas on the bench while the Athletics send southpaw JP Sears to the bump. Victor Robles will open the game in Raley's usual spot in left field in what will be the former's first start with the Mariners since he signed with the team Tuesday after being released by the Nationals.
Jun 2 2024Raley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fourth inning and added his second RBI in the eighth when he was plunked with the bases loaded. Prior to a one-game absence with a lat issue, he went 1-for-19, but he's gone 3-for-9 with two homers, a double and three RBI over his last three contests. The outfielder is up to a steady .265/.315/.441 slash line with six long balls, 15 RBI, 20 runs scored and five stolen bases over 146 plate appearances this season.
Jun 1 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk against the Angels in Saturday's 9-0 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley built Seattle's lead to six runs with his solo shot in the sixth inning. He recently dealt with a lat injury, but the issue turned out to be minor, as Raley has started each of the Mariners' past two games. He's struggled of late, however, going 3-for-26 over his past nine contests.
May 31 2024Raley (lat) went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley missed a game due to lat soreness, but it appears to be a minor issue. Prior to Friday, Raley went 1-for-19 over his previous seven contests while racking up 10 strikeouts in that span. He's been decent in 2024 with a .260/.297/.397 slash line, four home runs, five stolen bases, 12 RBI and 16 runs scored over 138 plate appearances. Raley is likely to continue working in a strong-side platoon role in left field.
May 30 2024Raley is absent from the Mariners' lineup Thursday due to a sore lat, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It offers an explanation as to why Raley was not starting against the Astros even with a right-hander on the mound. The hope seems to be that it will be only a brief absence, so consider Raley day-to-day for the time being. Seattle has Dominic Canzone in left field and Mitch Haniger in right Thursday versus Houston.
May 26 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will exit the starting nine for the series finale while the Nationals bring southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill. With fellow lefty-hitting outfielder Dominic Canzone also hitting the bench, the Mariners will go with Jonathan Clase and Mitch Haniger in the corner-outfield spots.
May 24 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty hitter will get a break as southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the mound for Washington. Jonatan Clase will start in place of Raley and bat ninth while Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Haniger round out Seattle's outfield.
May 22 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners have been able to make room for both Raley and Dominic Canzone in the corner outfield lately by giving Mitch Haniger more time at designated hitter at the expense of Mitch Garver, but both Raley and Canzone will hit the bench Wednesday with southpaw Nestor Cortes on the bump for the Yankees. Raley owns an 1.118 OPS since the beginning of May and should continue to see regular playing time versus right-handed pitching while he's wielding a hot bat.
May 20 2024Raley went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley accomplished the rare feat of generating a three-hit tally against Orioles starter Corbin Burnes, who was otherwise mostly dominant while recording 11 strikeouts across six frames. Raley now has three multi-hit efforts during his current six-game hitting streak, a stretch in which he's posted a .458 average (11-for-24) with Sunday's pair of two-baggers, two home runs, five RBI and two steals across 24 plate appearances.
May 16 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a win over the Royals on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley delivered a timely single in the eighth inning that plated pinch runner Leonardo Rivas, extending the Mariners' lead back to two runs after Bobby Witt had brought the Royals within one in the top half of the frame. Raley's multi-hit effort was an extension of a torrid stretch at the plate for the offseason addition, one that's seen him generate a .435 average and 1.219 OPS over the last seven games.
May 15 2024Raley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley continues to profile as one of the inconsistent Mariners' more reliable hitters after a slow start to his team tenure, with Tuesday's homer his second in as many games. Raley's season average and OPS are up to a solid .265 and .729, respectively, and he sports a .357/.419/.714 slash line over the 31 plate appearances encompassing his last nine games.
May 13 2024Raley went 3-for-4 with a home run, two total runs, three total RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 6-2 victory against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley put Seattle on the scoreboard in the second inning with a 432-foot, two-run blast to to center field, and he added a run-scoring single in the third. The 29-year-old was batting just .218 through the end of April, but he's now at .266 with a strong start to May. Though nine games this month, he's gone 9-for-24 (.375) with two long balls, six RBI and seven runs.
May 12 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will retreat to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Alex Wood on the hill for Oakland. Raley's platoon mate, Sam Haggerty, will draw the start in left field.
May 10 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Twins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley provided the only meaningful offense for the Mariners in the 11-1 loss, driving in Mitch Haniger with a second-inning knock. Raley has picked it up nicely at the plate since late April, forging a .375
May 5 2024Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Sunday's 5-4 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley led off the sixth inning and delivered a solo home run -- his first in 62 plate appearances this year -- to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead. Through 25 games as a backup outfielder and first baseman, Raley is batting .230 with six runs scored and four RBI while striking out at a 29.7 percent clip.
May 4 2024Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup Saturday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Framber Valdez will toe the slab for the Astros on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Raley will step out of the lineup. Sam Haggerty will enter as Seattle's left fielder and bat ninth.
May 1 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley had started in left field in four of the past five games, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta. Switch-hitter Sam Haggerty will draw the start in left field Wednesday, but Raley should occupy the strong side of a platoon at the position until Dominic Canzone (shoulder) returns from the 10-day injured list.
Apr 28 2024Raley will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley had started both of the last two games in left field, but he'll head over to right field in the series finale while Mitch Haniger gets the day off. Haniger appears to be entrenched as the Mariners' preferred right fielder, but the playing time in left field seems to be tilting in Raley's favor of late. Both Raley and Jonatan Clase are likely to eventually lose out on opportunities in the Seattle outfield once Dominic Canzone (shoulder) returns from the injured list.
Apr 27 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley drew his fourth start in five games Saturday night and delivered in the low-scoring victory, driving the Mariners' first run of the game in the fifth inning with a timely knock. Raley also swiped his first base of the season, and he was able to get his average back over the Mendoza line (.204) with what was his second multi-hit effort in the last five games.
Apr 25 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley had started each of the past three games, going 3-for-12 during that stretch to lift his season-long batting average to a porous .186. Though the Mariners have an opening in the outfield with Dominic Canzone (shoulder) on the injured list, Raley may play second fiddle to Jonatan Clase while he continues to languish at the plate.
Apr 22 2024Raley went 2-for-4 with a run during a win over the Rockies in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley put together his second multi-hit effort of the season in the high-scoring victory, with both having come within his last three starts. The offseason addition raised his average to .200 with Sunday's productive day, but he's still in search of his first home run of the campaign after slugging a career-high 19 for the Rays in 2023.
Apr 17 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will head to the bench with southpaw Andrew Abbott on the hill for the Reds after going 2-for-10 with a triple and an RBI while starting in each of the past three games. Raley's opportunities to play against right-handed pitching look to be on the rise, but he's still not expected to be the primary replacement in left field for Dominic Canzone (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the week. Instead, prospect Jonatan Clase is expected to get the first opportunity to fill in for Canzone.
Apr 15 2024Raley drew his first start since April 7 in Sunday's loss to the Cubs and went 0-for-3. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blanking at the plate means Raley is now 0-for-11 over the last four games in which he's logged a plate appearance, with his last hit, a double, having come on April 3. The rough start at the plate means the offseason addition projects to remain in a low-volume reserve role for now, with Sunday's opportunity coming about due to manager Scott Servais opting to give the equally struggling Julio Rodriguez a "rest day," per the Associated Press.
Apr 3 2024Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from the Rays in January, the lefty-hitting Raley looked to be a candidate to open the season in a strong-side platoon role, but a poor spring resulted in him falling behind Dominic Canzone and Mitch Haniger in the competition for regular starts versus righties out of the corner outfield. Though Canzone is on the bench Wednesday, Raley will be riding pine along with him while the Guardians bring southpaw Logan Allen to the hill.
Mar 25 2024Raley went 2-for-3 with a three-run double and a triple in a Cactus League tie with the Cubs on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's acquisition in the early-January Jose Caballero trade to the Rays was lauded at the time, given the 29-year-old's positional versatility and the fact he was coming off the best season of his career at the plate in 2023. However, an utterly forgettable start to Cactus League play that saw Raley go 1-for-23 over his first 10 exhibitions was the source of plenty of frustration. Nevertheless, Raley's bat came around over the latter portion of the Mariners' spring training slate, as he finished 6-for-17 with Sunday's two-bagger, triple and three RBI over his last six contests. Jesus Cano of MLB.com reports that Raley is expected to have a key reserve role this season and serve as a left-handed source of power, and he adds that manager Scott Servais never lost confidence in the offseason acquisition despite the early struggles. "He's really strong," Servais said. "You can see it even when he just misses them. He hits them high and he's going to be more consistent. I thought his at-bats were really good today."
Mar 6 2024Raley is hitting .083 (1-for-12) with an RBI, a stolen base, three walks and five strikeouts across his first six Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The January trade acquisition arrived in Seattle following an impressive 2023 in Tampa Bay, but he's had a difficult time replicating that success early in spring training. Raley's early struggles aside, he's expected to operate as the starting right fielder while also serving as the primary backup to Julio Rodriguez in center field, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com's projected Opening Day roster.
Jan 5 2024The Rays traded Raley to the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Jose Caballero, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley broke out during his first full season in the majors in 2023, slashing .249/.333/.490 with 19 homers and 49 RBI across 406 plate appearances. Now in Seattle, the 28-year-old will join Julio Rodriguez and the re-acquired Mitch Haniger (back) in the Mariners' outfield, though Raley is also capable of covering first base and serving as the DH. Dylan Moore and Sam Haggerty are the most likely options on the Seattle roster to platoon for Raley against left-handed pitching.
Oct 3 2023Raley (neck) won't be included on the Rays' active roster for their AL Wild Card Series with the Rangers that begins Tuesday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was able to take batting practice Monday and seemed to come out of it with no issues, but the Rays have decided to hold him back for at least the first round of the postseason. The 29-year-old, who is dealing with a cervical strain, could rejoin the roster if the Rays advance to the divisional round.
Oct 2 2023Raley (neck) took batting practice Monday at Tropicana Field, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has been on the shelf for the last couple weeks with a cervical strain but is trying to convince the Rays he's feeling well enough to be carried on their Wild Card Series roster. The 29-year-old hit .247/.337/.497 with 17 home runs in 363 plate appearances against right-handed pitching in 2023 and, if healthy, would figure to see regular action versus righties in the postseason.
Sep 27 2023Raley (neck) is hoping to resume swinging a bat over the weekend, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley is recovering from a cervical strain and can probably be ruled out for a return in the regular season, but there's a chance he might be ready for the Rays' first postseason series. The 29-year-old had delivered an .824 OPS with 19 homers and 14 steals in 118 games prior to being diagnosed with the injury last week.
Sep 22 2023The Rays placed Raley on the 10-day injured list Friday with a cervical strain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley hasn't started a game since colliding with a staff member during batting practice last Saturday, and he reported numbness in his arm following a pinch-hit appearance Wednesday. Raley's move to the injured list is retroactive to Thursday, so he will still be eligible to return for the final game of the season Oct. 1, but the Rays could also keep him on the shelf until the postseason. Top prospect Junior Caminero was selected from Double-A Montgomery to fill Raley's spot on the active roster.
Sep 21 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that Raley will miss some time due to a neck issue, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear yet whether Raley will be placed on the injured list, but at the very least it sounds like he will be unavailable for at least several days. He had been set to receive an MRI after his left arm felt numb during a pinch-hit appearance Wednesday. That the Rays are now calling it a neck issue suggests it could be some sort of nerve problem. It's an injury which stems from a collision Raley was involved in during batting practice last Saturday, and he hasn't made a start since the incident.
Sep 20 2023Raley will get an MRI on his left arm Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley said his left arm went numb after making a pinch hit appearance in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game. He hadn't appeared in a game since Saturday when he collided with a team staff member during pregame batting practice, and the Rays believe Raley's recent arm problems are likely a result of the collision. More will be known regarding Raley's status when his MRI results come back Thursday, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until then.
Sep 19 2023Raley (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Angels, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He might not have started, anyway, since the Angels are throwing left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Raley has now been out of the lineup for three straight days after he collided with a staff member during pregame batting practice Saturday.
Sep 17 2023Raley (undisclosed) remains absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was scratched Saturday following a collision with a staff member during pregame batting practice. There's no word yet as to the exact nature of the injury. Jonathan Aranda will fill the DH role for the Rays on Sunday as Randy Arozarena, Manuel Margot and Josh Lowe start across the outfield.
Sep 16 2023Raley was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley collided with a team staff member while catching flyballs during practice and has been scratched as a result. Josh Lowe entered the lineup in right field and will hit cleanup.
Sep 15 2023Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old reached on an infield single and scored Tampa Bay's first run in the third before blasting a seventh-inning solo shot, which ultimately proved to be the difference-maker Thursday. The long ball snapped Raley's 15-game homerless drought, during which he hit just .196 and struck out in 32.7 percent of his at-bats. Raley now owns a .251/.336/.494 slash line with 19 home runs, 49 RBI, 56 runs and 14 steals across 116 games on the campaign.
Sep 13 2023Raley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will begin this one on the bench for the Rays as the Twins send left-hander Dallas Keuchel to the hill. Josh Lowe will handle center field in a rare start for him versus a southpaw.
Sep 8 2023Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will get a breather Friday after going 1-for-3 in Thursday's series opener. Raley's absence will allow Harold Ramirez to step in as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while batting third.
Sep 5 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the right-handed Kutter Crawford is on the hill for Boston, the lefty-hitting Raley will cede his spot in the lineup to Jonathan Aranda, who gets the nod as the Rays' designated hitter. Over his last 15 games, Raley has mustered a .625 OPS while striking out at a 43.9 percent clip.
Aug 30 2023Raley is absent from the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami is throwing left-hander Jesus Luzardo, and Raley has batted just .222/.243/.389 in 37 plate appearances versus lefties this year. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Vidal Brujan are starting across the outfield while Harold Ramirez takes a turn as the Rays' designated hitter.
Aug 27 2023Raley went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has popped three home runs in his last 10 games and has an outstanding .262 ISO on the season. However, he produced in a different way Saturday by swiping his 13th base of the campaign on 15 attempts. It's been a breakout year for Raley, who should maintain a large-side platoon role at DH for the final five weeks of the regular season.
Aug 25 2023Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Friday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored Thursday, Raley will get a breather to begin Tampa Bay's series with the Yankees. Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe will start in the Rays' outfield while Harold Ramirez serves as the DH.
Aug 23 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will retreat to the bench while the Rockies bring southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill Wednesday. The Rays will roll out a starting outfield of Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe from left to right while Harold Ramirez serves as the team's designated hitter.
Aug 19 2023Raley is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Angels, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will head to the bench as southpaw Patrick Sandoval draws the start for Los Angeles in Game 2. Harold Ramirez will take over at designated hitter and bat third in Saturday's nightcap.
Aug 16 2023Raley went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's 17th home run of the year was certainly his most unusual -- he blasted a Ross Stripling offering 425 feet off the top of the right-field wall before it ricocheted away from the Giants outfielders, giving Raley plenty of time to cruise into home standing up. The homer was Raley's second in his last four games following a 1-for-18 slump over his previous six contests. Overall, his slash line is up to .257/.340/.517 with 49 runs scored, 43 RBI and 12 steals across 288 plate appearances this season.
Aug 14 2023Raley isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Francisco, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat with southpaw Sean Manaea set to serve as the Giants' primary pitcher Monday evening. Harold Ramirez steps into the DH slot with Raley on the bench.
Aug 10 2023Raley is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Harold Ramirez will take a turn in the DH role as Tampa Bay goes righty-heavy versus the Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Raley has been excellent overall this year, but he continues to sit against most southpaws.
Aug 6 2023Raley (knee) will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley is back in action after he was on the bench for the Rays' previous two games with a bruised right knee. The fact that the Rays are deploying him in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the team is comfortable with his health heading into a six-game week.
Aug 5 2023Raley (bruised knee) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley exited Wednesday's game with a right knee contusion and has not played since then. Harold Ramirez gets the start at designated hitter while batting fifth.
Aug 4 2023Raley (knee) is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley fouled a ball off his right knee in Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees and is considered day-to-day. Harold Ramirez will serve as the Rays' designated hitter Friday in Detroit as Randy Arozarena, Jose Siri and Josh Lowe start across the outfield.
Aug 2 2023Raley exited Wednesday's game against the Yankees with a right knee contusion, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was forced out of the Rays' game Wednesday after fouling a ball off his right knee during the fourth inning, but luckily didn't suffer any severe damage. Tampa Bay has an off day Thursday which will give Raley extra time to heal, but it's possible he still misses a game or two.
Jul 29 2023Raley is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays were slated to face three righties this weekend, but they will still find opportunities for some of their right-handed bench bats. Harold Ramirez is starting at designated hitter against righty Hunter Brown. Raley is hitting .185 with zero home runs and a 32.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 10 games.
Jul 23 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley has been a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed pitching for several weeks now, but he'll take a seat versus Orioles righty Tyler Wells in the series finale. With Raley on the bench, Harold Ramirez will get a chance to start at designated hitter Sunday despite not having the platoon advantage in his favor.
Jul 15 2023Raley went 4-for-8 with three RBI and a stolen base over both games of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley collected two hits in each contest. Though all four of his base knocks went for a single, the first baseman knocked in three of his team's 10 total runs across the pair of victories. Raley continues to thrive in his first full major-league campaign, posting a .279/.356/.571 slash line, 15 homers, 39 RBI, 45 runs and 10 steals over 248 plate appearances.
Jul 7 2023Raley is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's one of the rare instances when Raley is not starting when the opposition has a right-hander (in this case Charlie Morton) on the mound. Harold Ramirez will be the designated hitter.
Jul 6 2023Raley isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Cristopher Sanchez will start on the mound Thursday for the Phillies, meaning the left-handed bat of Raley will take a seat to begin the game. Harold Ramirez will take over as Tampa Bay's designated hitter while Yandy Diaz mans first base.
Jul 1 2023Raley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays couldn't find a hit through five innings, but Yandy Diaz doubled and Raley homered off George Kirby in the sixth. Over his last 12 games, Raley has three homers, seven RBI and three doubles while batting .357 (15-for-42). The 28-year-old is at a .280/.361/.585 slash line with 14 long balls, 33 RBI, 43 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 64 contests overall, primarily playing against right-handed pitchers.
Jun 29 2023Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's victory over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the scoring started with a solo shot off Brandon Pfaadt in the first inning. It's Raley's 13th homer of the year, though just his third in his last 25 games. Still, the 28-year-old outfielder has been productive in that span -- he's gone 21-for-62 (.339) since the start of June. Raley's now slashing an impressive .276/.354/.573 with 40 runs scored, 30 RBI and eight stolen bases through 210 plate appearances this season.
Jun 25 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game with a hand injury and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Harold Ramirez will bat third as the designated hitter Sunday versus Kansas City lefty Daniel Lynch.
Jun 24 2023Raley went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley returned from a one-game absence caused by a hand injury. He delivered an RBI single in his second plate appearance and now has at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 games, during which he's hit .353 with seven RBI and 13 runs scored. Raley has an excellent 159 wRC+ across 197 plate appearances for the season, which has helped him maintain a large-side platoon role with the Rays.
Jun 23 2023Raley (hand) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Royals, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will miss Friday's contest after he suffered a right hand injury during Thursday's 6-5 loss. He went for a CT scan after Thursday's game and it confirmed no fracture. Raley said he was able to play off the bench Friday if needed. Josh Lowe will handle the designated hitter role and bat third against Kansas City.
Jun 22 2023Raley was diagnosed with a sore right hand following Thursday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley played the entirety of Thursday's game and went 1-for-3 with a run scored. However, he underwent an X-ray after the contest -- which came back negative -- and is set to undergo further imaging. For now, Raley should be considered day-to-day.
Jun 21 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's delivered four two-hit games over his last six starts, Raley will get a chance to rest up in the series finale with Baltimore. Harold Ramirez will step in for Raley as the Rays' designated hitter.
Jun 17 2023Raley will be on the bench Saturday against the Padres, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has been the latest Ray to emerge from obscurity and become a productive part-timer, hitting .270/.350/.597 with 12 homers and eight steals in 180 trips to the plate. He owns an 1.156 OPS in the month of June but will nonetheless head to the bench after making three straight starts, once at first base and once at both of the outfield corners.
Jun 15 2023Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley got the offense going for the Rays Thursday, beginning with a single to right in the top of the second to advance Harold Ramirez to third. Both would then come around to score in the inning to put the Rays up 2-0 early. But the right fielder's work wasn't done yet as he later went on to crush a solo homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth to help Tampa Bay jump back in front 3-2. With the two-hit performance, Raley is now batting .343 in June with two homers, six RBI and nine runs scored.
Jun 13 2023Raley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat as the Rays face off with southpaw Hogan Harris as the A's primary pitcher Tuesday. Harold Ramirez will take over at designated hitter and bat third against Oakland.
Jun 11 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll take a seat against Rangers southpaw Martin Perez, the lefty-hitting Raley may have established himself as a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching at this point. He's started in each of the Rays' last six matchups with righties, going 7-for-21 with six extra-base hits, six runs and five RBI during that stretch.
Jun 6 2023Raley went 2-for-3 with a triple, a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley scored the game's first run in the fourth inning after leading off with his first career triple. He'd then break the game open in the fifth, crushing a 450-foot, two-run homer off Louie Varland to give Tampa Bay a 5-0 lead. Raley is now 5-for-11 with four extra-base hits in his last three games. He's slashing an impressive .261/.355/.590 with 11 homers, 27 runs scored, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases through 155 plate appearances this season.
Jun 4 2023Raley (side) is hitting sixth and playing first base against the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was scratched from the lineup in the first game of a doubleheader against Boston on Saturday, and he didn't return for the second game, as well. The 28-year-old is feeling well enough to hit in the middle of the Tampa Bay lineup versus the Red Sox on Sunday, and he should be good to go for the Rays' upcoming slate.
Jun 3 2023Raley (side) will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was scratched from the lineup for the afternoon game due to side soreness, and while initial reports indicated that he'd be available for the nightcap, he won't be involved from the start. Instead, Randy Arozarena will rest his legs in the designated hitter spot while Harold Ramirez starts in left field.
May 31 2023Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley started each of the past three games, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale while southpaw Justin Steele toes the rubber for Chicago. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a regular lineup spot at any one position, Raley's ability to play first base and the corner outfield or to serve as a designated hitter should afford him fairly steady playing time while he's wielding a hot bat.
May 28 2023Raley went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Raley has emerged as an unlikely source of steals -- he's now 7-for-7 on stolen base attempts, all coming in his last 12 games. Raley has had a productive season with the bat as well. He's now slashing .254/.346/.568 with 10 homers, 21 RBI and 23 runs scored through 136 plate appearances while playing the long side of a platoon in Tampa.
May 23 2023Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley popped his ninth home run of the season off Chris Bassitt in the seventh inning. It was his first homer since April 30, a span of 15 games and 43 at-bats. Raley remains a regular in the lineup with right-handers on the mound, though he has yet to start against a southpaw this season.
May 9 2023Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's win 3-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley continues to be an all-or-nothing hitter, slugging eight home runs over 85 plate appearances while striking out 30 times. Given his prolific power numbers, it'll be hard to keep him out of the starting lineup. However, the Rays have numerous offensive threats, so they may choose to keep playing him exclusively against right-handed starters.
May 8 2023Raley is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Rays on Monday in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yandy Diaz will slide into the designated hitter spot while Raley handles first. Raley has been a true all-or-nothing hitter this season, slugging seven home runs while posting a 39.7 percent strikeout rate.
May 1 2023Raley went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Sunday's 12-9 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley went back-to-back with Taylor Walls in the fourth inning for his first home run of the day, which was a solo shot. He then went back-to-back again, this time with Christian Bethancourt in the eighth for a two-run blast. Raley now has five hits, three homers and six RBI over his last three games and continues to be a lineup fixture against righties only. He upped his slash line to .226/.300/.613 and raised his OPS to .913 after the two-homer day.
Apr 28 2023Raley went 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Raley's best game at the plate since April 3rd against Washington, when he smacked two homers. That was the outfielder's only other multi-hit game of the year, so yesterday's performance was especially rare. The 28-year-old will look to keep improving on his .214/.286/.536 slash line as the season goes on.
Apr 5 2023Raley went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his first-inning sacrifice fly gave the Rays an early 3-0 lead, Raley took Nats closer Kyle Finnegan deep in the ninth to kick-start a three-homer, five-run comeback. Raley has gone yard three times in the last two games and is hitting .308 (4-for-13) to begin the season with four runs and six RBI, and he appears to be bashing his way into a strong-side platoon role in Tampa Bay's OF/1B/DH mix. The 28-year-old's career .298/.390/.544 slash line over 168 games at Triple-A comes with 40 homers and 19 steals, so this production could be legit, but he has yet to prove he's more than just a Quad-A player.
Apr 4 2023Raley went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, a walk and three total RBI in Monday's 6-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was the surprise offensive star for Tampa Bay in the team's fourth straight win, as he kicked off the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the eighth. Raley has gotten into each of the Rays' first four games this season, going 3-for-10 with four RBI.
Mar 26 2023Raley is likely to earn a roster spot out of spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley reworked his swing by lessening his leg kick, and he appears to have parlayed that into strong results this spring. Across 45 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, he's delivered a .326/.396/.721 line. While that won't be replicable during the regular season, it is likely to be enough to earn him a bench spot on the roster.
Mar 8 2023Raley reworked his swing during the offseason by bringing his hands closer to his body and lessening his leg kick, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 2022 season was Raley's first with the Rays, and he earned 72 plate appearances in the majors. Heading into 2023, he's out of minor-league options so will be looking to earn a role with the big-league club out of spring training. He's helped his case by hitting well early in Grapefruit League action, tallying five hits across 15 at-bats -- including three home runs -- while striking out only twice.
Aug 16 2022The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to fellow outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Though he received a look in a near-everyday role coming out of the All-Star break, Raley ultimately saw his playing time trend down before being sent back to the minors. During his latest stint with Tampa Bay, Raley slashed .204/.313/.296 while striking out at a 32.8 percent clip over 20 games.
Aug 10 2022Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley started each of the Rays' past four games at either designated hitter or in a corner-outfield spot, going 2-for-13 with two walks and seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now sitting on a .580 OPS and a 31.9 percent strikeout rate in his 69 plate appearances in the majors this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if Raley sees his opportunities get scaled back in the near future.
Aug 4 2022Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat against a right-hander (Drew Hutchison), marking the third time in four games he's been excluded from the lineup. Though Raley appeared poised to get regular playing time in the outfield when the Rays moved Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips off the active roster, the trade-deadline pickups of David Peralta and Jose Siri may result in Raley settling into more of a part-time role.
Aug 3 2022Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game agains the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat for the series finale while southpaw Yusei Kikuchi takes the hill for Toronto. Roman Quinn will fill in as the Rays' right fielder in place of Raley, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 3-1 loss.
Jul 31 2022Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Raley will put a five-game hitting streak on hold and take a seat with the Guardians expected to deploy a lefty primary pitcher (Kirk McCarty) in the series finale. The newly acquired David Peralta will enter the outfield in Raley's stead, but both players should have clear paths to steady playing time versus right-handed pitching.
Jul 29 2022Raley isn't starting Friday against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley went 7-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs over the last six games but will get a day off Friday. Josh Lowe is shifting to right field while Roman Quinn starts in center.
Jul 28 2022Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has started five consecutive games, and he's managed to collect a hit in four of them. On Wednesday, he took Tyler Wells yard in the second inning to record his first homer of the season and third of his career. Raley should continue to get regular run thanks to the depleted Rays' outfield, and in a very small sample, he's shown the ability to take advantage.
Jul 26 2022Raley went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk Monday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley made his third consecutive start and has been in the lineup for three of Tampa Bay's first four games coming out of the All-Star break. He's made the case for more consistent playing time in the Rays' depleted outfield by reaching base six times and collecting two RBI across 12 plate appearances in that limited span.
Jul 25 2022Raley will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game at Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be making his third consecutive start after going 1-for-5 with a pair of walks and RBI in the past two contests while getting looks at first base and in left field. Raley looks as though he could see added opportunities while all of Wander Franco (wrist), Harold Ramirez (thumb), Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Manuel Margot (knee) are stuck on the injured list.
Jul 12 2022Raley went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was promoted to the majors after Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed back on the injured list Sunday. Raley isn't likely to find himself in the starting lineup often, but he replaced Harold Ramirez in left field Monday. He maintained a .290/.385/.560 line across 118 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham prior to being recalled -- strong numbers even considering the positive offensive environment.
Jul 10 2022The Rays recalled Raley from Triple-A Durham on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was summoned from Triple-A after fellow outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Josh Lowe and Brett Phillips are likely to serve as the primary replacements in center field for Kiermaier, so Raley will presumably be limited to a depth role while he's up with the big club for the second time this season.
Jul 1 2022The Rays optioned Raley to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley appeared in two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI and a run after being recalled June 21. He figures to rejoin the Rays at some point as a depth outfielder.
Jun 21 2022Raley was called up from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley is set to make his season debut with the Rays after being recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday. He'll fill one of the roster spots that were left when Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) were placed on the 10-day injured list. The outfielder has produced a .299/.374/.575 slash line with seven homers, 25 RBI, 14 runs and two stolen based over 87 at-bats with Durham this season.
Apr 6 2022Raley was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley was traded from the Dodgers to the Rays in mid-March, but he was unable to land a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll likely be a candidate to fill in as depth in the outfield at some point in 2022.
Mar 18 2022Raley was acquired by the Rays from the Dodgers on Friday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Tanner Dodson, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley made his big-league debut for the Dodgers last season and had a .538 OPS in 72 plate appearances, and he'll now joined the Rays after being traded for third time in his career. He'll compete for a depth role in the outfield given Tampa Bay has an established outfield group with Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows.
Oct 8 2021Raley was not included on the Dodgers' roster for the NLDS, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was on the roster for the NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals and struck out as a pinch hitter. The Dodgers went heavy on bench bats for the one-game playoff, and Raley and Zach McKinstry are the odd men out for the NLDS with David Price and Walker Buehler on the roster.
Oct 6 2021Raley was added to the roster for Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley spent most of the year at Triple-A Oklahoma City but will join the active roster for Wednesday's postseason game. He slashed .294/.393/.570 with 19 home runs, 69 RBI, 60 runs and eight stolen bases across 72 minor-league appearances this year and will likely be available off the bench against St. Louis.
Sep 26 2021Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley's latest stint on the big-league roster lasted just five days. He went 2-for-7 with a homer across three appearances. The Dodgers decided they needed an extra arm instead of an extra bat, so Andrew Vasquez was recalled to take his place on the roster.
Sep 23 2021Raley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run Wednesday in the Dodgers' 10-5 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley has started in right field in both of the Dodgers' games since he was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, going 2-for-7 between the contests. The 27-year-old looks like he'll have the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching while Chris Taylor (neck) is day-to-day and while Cody Bellinger (rib) is on the injured list.
Sep 21 2021Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and is starting Tuesday's game against the Rockies in right field, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cody Bellinger was initially slated to start the contest, but he'll instead move to the injured list with a left rib fracture. Raley will take his spot on the 28-man roster and is set to enter Tuesday's lineup in right field, pushing Mookie Betts to center field. Raley went 10-for-59 with a double, homer and two RBI during his previous stints in the majors this season.
Jul 31 2021Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley spent a week on the big-league roster during his latest stint with the team, going just 1-for-9 at the plate. He now owns a .483 OPS through 65 plate appearances in his rookie season.
Jul 24 2021Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday and will bat eighth and play left field against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley gives the Dodgers an extra option in the outfield with Cody Bellinger (hamstring) and Mookie Betts (hip) both temporarily unavailable. He's shown very little in 56 trips to the plate at the big-league level this season, however, hitting just .180/.268/.260. Darien Nunez was optioned in a corresponding move.
Jun 17 2021Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley spent just under a week with the big-league club and appeared in three games during that time. He went 1-for-6 with four strikeouts while serving in a depth role, and he'll now head back to the minors after left-hander Garrett Cleavinger (forearm) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday.
Jun 12 2021Raley was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma prior to Saturday's game against the Rangers, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Max Muncy forced to go on the injured list with a right-oblique strain, a spot opened up for Raley to return to the big leagues. Raley posted a subpar .182/.280/.273 slash line across 50 plate appearances during his previous stints with the big club this season, so he'll look to find more success at the dish this time around.
May 21 2021Raley was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The bat-first slugger only logged eight at-bats over the past week, primarily seeing work as a pinch hitter. He will serve as organizational depth at Triple-A, but we may not see him again soon with Cody Bellinger and Zach McKinstry embarking on rehab assignments.
May 11 2021Raley was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Oklahoma City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie outfielder replaces Keibert Ruiz, who was sent down Monday, on the active roster. Raley, who has hit just .206 in 34 at-bats this season, figures to fill a part-time role in the Dodgers' injury-troubled outfield.
May 5 2021Raley was optioned to the Dodgers' taxi squad following Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Designated as the Dodgers' 27th man for the twin bill, Raley went unused in both contests. He'll likely stick with the Dodgers for the remaining four games of its road trip before reporting to Triple-A Oklahoma City next week.
May 4 2021Raley will join the Dodgers as the 27th man for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley received his first 39 MLB plate appearances in April but didn't do much with them, hitting just .206/.308/.324. He'll serve as a bench bat in the nightcap.
Apr 29 2021Raley was optioned to the Dodgers' alternate training site Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley had started five of the last seven games, and he slashed .206/.308/.324 with a home run, two RBI and 12 strikeouts in 14 games during his time on the active roster. However, he'll now return to the team's alternate training site after right-hander Mitch White was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Apr 22 2021Raley will start in right field and bat eighth Thursday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zach McKinstry (back) was a late scratch from the lineup, forcing Raley into a starting role. The Dodgers are also without Chris Taylor (back), Gavin Lux (wrist) and Cody Bellinger (leg), which could give Raley the opportunity for increased playing time in the short term.
Apr 18 2021Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley will take a seat after going 3-for-13 with a home run while starting each of the past three games in left field. Though he'll bow out of the lineup with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Padres, the lefty-hitting Raley could still see semi-regular work against right-handed pitching while two everyday players in Cody Bellinger (lower leg) and Gavin Lux (wrist) are both on the shelf.
Apr 17 2021Raley went 2-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie got the Dodgers on the board in the fifth inning with a 436-foot solo shot for his first major-league home run. He drove in another run in the 12th inning on an infield single. Raley hit 20 homers in the minors in 2018, so he has the ability to provide some power when given the chance to play. The 26-year-old may not have many opportunities when the Dodgers return to full health, however.
Apr 9 2021Raley was recalled prior to Friday's game against the Nationals, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the corresponding move to Cody Bellinger (left calf contusion) landing on the 10-day injured list. Raley has big raw power and is a shaky defensive option, so he will primarily provide left-handed power off the bench, although he could see the occassional start in the outfield corners while Bellinger is on the shelf.
Mar 15 2021The Dodgers optioned Raley to their minor-league camp Monday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City as he begins his second stint in the Los Angeles organization in 2021. The Dodgers -- who previously selected Raley in the seventh round of the 2016 first-year player draft -- reacquired him from the Twins last February, but he didn't get the chance to play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season.
Nov 20 2019Raley was added to the Twins' 40-man roster Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Raley enjoyed his best minor-league season since rookie ball in 2019 with a .302/.362/.516 slash line, so the Twins opted to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The 25-year-old played in only 33 games for Triple-A Rochester after suffering a dislocated tendon in his left ankle in May, but he returned for the final stretch of the MiLB season.