Luke Raley Should Start Regularly Against Right-Handed Pitchers
Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley is expected to be on the strong side of a platoon in right field and at DH with Dominic Canzone in 2026, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. "But as a baseline, I would expect to see Luke and Dom against righties, and Vic and Rob against lefties," general manager Justin Hollander said. Right-handed hitting outfielders Victor Robles and Rob Refsnyder will platoon in right field and at DH against lefties. Raley has hit .178/.246/.282 with a .528 OPS and 55 wRC+ against lefties, while slashing .242/.333/.453 with a .786 OPS and 126 wRC+ versus righties. The 31-year-old veteran missed half of last year with back and oblique injuries. He was more successful against righties, but overall, he hit a disappointing .202 with only four dingers and 19 RBI. If he's healthier in 2026, Raley could be a sneaky source of power in AL-only fantasy leagues.
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
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