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Mariners Place Luke Raley on 10-Day IL, Promote Stuart Fairchild

The team says Raley will rest to calm left forearm inflammation, a move that could shape trade-deadline roster choices or his offseason contract status.

Jul 3, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) takes a swing during an at-bat against the Toronto Blue Jays at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Mariners announced they moved outfielder Luke Raley to the 10-day injured list for a left forearm/elbow strain and added outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the active roster to take his spot.
  • Manager Dan Wilson said Raley has managed years of wear-and-tear in the elbow and that the pain recently crossed a threshold that made play unsustainable.
  • Raley's offense plunged after a hot May, falling from a 215 wRC+ in May to a 15 wRC+ in June and a 38 wRC+ in July, which contributed to the team's decision to give him time to recover.
  • Seattle signed Fairchild to a minor-league deal in July and brought him up because he is a right-handed hitter, a profile the club lacks on its current roster.
  • The short-term move creates flexibility before the trade deadline and could lead to Raley being non-tendered this winter if recovery and roster construction make him a poor fit.