Should we be worried about Cal Raleigh? Home run drought stretches on for Mariners slugger after record year

So far in 2026, Raleigh has been pretty terrible.

All small-sample caveats apply since it's only been 10 games, but he's been very bad.

Oh, and in 38 at-bats, Raleigh has struck out an MLB-high 20 times.

Simply, Raleigh has been one of the worst offensive players in baseball.

Right about now is when we're required to turn things around and say that it's early and all will be well eventually.

That's what we do in early season baseball analysis.

And for good reason.

In Raleigh's case, there's legit backing to the stance, too.

Would we even be having this conversation if Adell had mistimed his leap there?

Probably not.

As always in early April, patience is a virtue.