Cal Raleigh exploded in Kansas City with two homers, blasting his 55th to break Mickey Mantle s switch hitter mark for a season. The second shot, a 56th, pushed Seattle to a comfortable lead and tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the Mariners single season home run record.

Raleigh s power surge stacks onto a fantasy narrative: elite catcher pop with record chasing upside, while he closes in on Aaron Judge 62 for the AL mark. The development reshapes late season lineups and streaming plans for fantasy managers chasing scarce catcher power.

In plain terms, Raleigh is changing the power dynamic at catcher and amplifying Mariners offense in a season already sprinkled with historic milestones.

Bo Bichette will miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained left knee, and no surgery is required. A second opinion confirmed rest and rehab, with a possible return as a designated hitter before resuming defense as soon as he’s able. Toronto holds the majors’ best record and a five-game AL East lead with 12 games left, aiming for a top-two seed and a home playoff opener on Oct. 4, or a Sept. 30 wild-card start if needed.

Before the injury, Bichette was having a monster year: .311 with 18 homers, 94 RBIs in 139 games, plus leading the majors in hits (181) and doubles (44). He’s a two-time All-Star and the son of former slugger Dante Bichette, adding a notable storyline as the Jays navigate the stretch run and potential playoff format.

Polanco’s late-season surge has Seattle riding a hot bat. Since June, his power has returned and his hitting has become the Mariners’ engine, especially in the clutch. He’s trading homers for doubles as the weather warms, and his two-strike, patient approach keeps rallies alive and lines Seattle up for continued wins.

In high-leverage spots he’s delivering like a star, with a .333/.402/.559 line with runners in scoring position and a historically strong wRC+ in those moments. Manager Dan Wilson has praised his discipline and timing, underscoring Polanco as a fantasy anchor as Seattle leans on him in the heart of the order.

Bichette will miss the rest of the regular season with a knee sprain, clouding the Blue Jays’ path to the postseason and raising questions about his free-agent value this winter. Toronto hopes for a postseason return, but there’s no timetable. With 12 games left and a division title on the line, the Jays must lean on depth as they chase the AL East crown.