Seattle Mariners Slip 2 Spots In MLB Power Rankings
Seattle Mariners Slip 2 Spots In MLB Power Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the Seattle Mariners are trying to stay relevant in the American League West Division race, they look to Cal Raleigh to help lead them to some postseason play.
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Sure, it might be early to talk about AL postseason spots. But Seattle needs to have more than just Raleigh to help make it a reality. The Mariners slipped from No. 11 to No. 13 in the latest MLB Power Rankings released by The Athletic.
What's the current situation revolving around Seattle? Grant Brisbee of The Athletic offers a big-picture look at the situation that the Mariners find themselves in right now.
"The Mariners didn't do much to address their offensive woes in the offseason, getting Donovan Solano and Miles Mastrobuoni and little else," Brisbee wrote. "Their biggest offseason acquisition might have been Rowdy Tellez, both literally and figuratively, but he's since been designated for assignment.
Cal Raleigh's great season is playing a big part in keeping Seattle Mariners in the hunt
"If you pointed this out before the season, nobody was going to retort with, 'Oh, yeah? Well, maybe Big Dumper hits 60 homers this season, you ever think about that?'" Brisbee wrote. Seattle fans, of course, know that "Big Dumper" is Raleigh's nickname.
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"It's a valid response now, though, as Raleigh's nonsensical power surge is carrying the Mariners and single-handedly keeping them relevant in the division," Brisbee wrote. "They'll need others besides Raleigh (and J.P. Crawford) to contribute, but the biggest reason the Mariners still have a shot at winning the AL West is a catcher doing things that catchers shouldn't do."
Raleigh is currently hitting .278 with 32 home runs and 68 RBIs. The Mariners' offense revolves around him. As Brisbee pointed out, though, Seattle needs more from his teammates.
Tellez was supposed to provide a big bat for the Mariners' offense. Obviously, that did not work out. Seattle stormed to the AL West lead early this season, only to see it gone after some losses piled up. Guess who's back leading the division again? None other than the Houston Astros.
For the Mariners to keep pace, Seattle manager Dan Wilson needs to get a functional lineup out on the field every game. It's going to take some work for Seattle to get the job done this season.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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