Cal Raleigh contract extension: Mariners locking up star catcher on six-year, $105 million deal, per reports

The Seattle Mariners have signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year contract extension worth $105 million, including a full no-trade clause. The deal covers Raleigh’s arbitration years and three years of free agency, starting this season. Raleigh, 28, is a top catcher in baseball known for his power, defense, and durability behind the plate. Cal Raleigh’s $105 million contract with the Seattle Mariners makes him the fifth catcher in baseball history to sign a nine-figure deal. The extension adds five years and $99.4 million in new money to his existing contract. Raleigh, who debuted in July 2021, is considered a superior hitter and all-around player, leading to the larger guarantee. With Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez signed long-term, the Mariners may now focus on locking up their star pitchers, including Logan Gilbert who is three years away from free agency.

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