Luke Raley didn't start a rehab assignment this week as hoped, but he is nearing his return for the Seattle Mariners.

While the homer-reliant Seattle Mariners are struggling to hit the ball out of the park, the absence of Luke Raley is being felt, explains Mike Salk.

The fifth-year outfielder/first baseman is tentatively scheduled to ramp up swinging activities and begin a rehab assignment.

Raley (oblique) hopes to begin a minor-league rehab assignment early next week, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 17: Randy Arozarena #56 and Luke Raley #20 of the Seattle Mariners celebrate after Raley hit a home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American ...

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April 30 - The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain. Raley, 30, tweaked his side during batting practice before Tuesday's ...

Add another name to the list of Mariners starters stuck on the injured list. And don’t expect to see outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley again ... was needed back in Seattle, but he didn ...