Mariners Extend Raleigh, Eyeing AL West Title

The Seattle Mariners extended catcher Cal Raleigh on a six-year, $105 million deal amidst predictions they might trade ace Luis Castillo to manage salary constraints. Despite offseason criticisms, Seattle is projected by FanGraphs to win the AL West in 2025, supported by a strong outfield and pitching rotation. Logan Gilbert, Seattle's Opening Day starter, is predicted to have an elite season, potentially contending for the AL Cy Young Award. These developments position the Mariners as serious competitors, capitalizing on a reshuffled AL West landscape.