Raley is not in the Mariners' lineup against the Athletics on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Manager 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley (undisclosed) will start at first base and bat fourth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley 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.

EDGE Analysis

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).

Raley is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley isn't in Seattle's lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Raley isn't in Seattle's lineup Wednesday versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

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.