Overview
- Randy Arozarena returned to Seattle’s spring camp and issued a team statement saying the World Baseball Classic is behind him and he is focused on the season.
- Manager Dan Wilson said conversations with Arozarena have been positive and emphasized shifting attention to Opening Day.
- Cal Raleigh previously told reporters he reached out to Arozarena and characterized the on-field snubs as competitive, with reports noting Team USA agreed to limit fraternization.
- Josh Naylor said his attempted fist bump with Raleigh was a planned joke, praised Raleigh as a leader, and is set to rejoin Mariners camp soon.
- Raleigh remains with Team USA but was not in the lineup for the semifinal against the Dominican Republic after struggling at the plate in earlier WBC games.