Our guy, Cal Raleigh, the Big Dumper himself, is apparently on track to hit the fewest home runs *after* a 60+ homer season in MLB history. Yeah, you read that right. What even *is* that stat? It sounds wild, and frankly, it’s got us scratching our heads and wondering what the heck is going on at T-Mobile Park. We need our catcher mashing, not making this kind of history!
Meanwhile, Down in Houston…
While we’re trying to figure out what that even means for our Mariners, there’s been some serious shake-ups in the AL West, specifically with those Astros. On Monday, the club and general manager Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways. A “significant adjustment” they called it. Well, that’s one way to put it, especially early in the season! You don’t see GMs leaving like that very often without some fireworks.
Making Moves (Again?)
Even with the front office transition, the Astros are still making roster moves. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reported that outfielder Nelson Velazquez has re-signed with Houston on a major-league deal. To make room on their 26-man roster, they optioned Ray Delgado. Velazquez, who is 27, had three previous appearances with Houston where he went hitless in five trips to the plate but did manage to drive in a run. Before his Astros stints, Velazquez played 34 games with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he hit .216/.289/.432 with four homers and 12 RBIs. Want more? In 2023, the right-handed hitter connected for a solid 17 home runs in just 53 games split between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals. The kicker? Velazquez is out of minor league options, so if the Astros decide to part ways again, they’re stuck between designating him for assignment or just releasing him. Talk about a commitment.
What’s Ahead For The M’s?
So, while Houston plays musical chairs with their front office and roster, our focus stays right here. What’s ahead for Cal and the M’s? We need that bat to wake up and start launching dingers again. Every game matters in this early part of the season, and we’re looking for our guys, like Julio Rodriguez, to keep driving this team. Let’s get it done, Emerald City!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by The Sporting News.
Leave a Reply