Mariners' Cal Raleigh Ranked #1 Catcher, AL MVP Contender After Historic 60-Homer Season

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is ranked as the #1 catcher for 2026 fantasy baseball and is listed at +850 for AL MVP. Coming off a historic 2025 season where he led the majors with 60 homers (shattering catcher and switch-hitter records), led the AL with 125 RBI, and stole 14 bases, he's projected for 38 HR, 90 RBI, 6 SB, and a .225 average in 547 at-bats. While some regression is expected from his power surge, he remains a top-tier fantasy option and is projected to get more plate appearances than any other catcher.