Randy Arozarena rants over Cal Raleigh handshake snub at WBC - ESPN

Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.

Arozarena, a two-time All-Star outfielder, seemingly lashed out at Raleigh after the Team USA catcher did not accept a handshake before an at-bat in the United States' 5-3 victory over Mexico.

Speaking to Mexican journalist Luis Gilbert in Spanish, Arozarena said Raleigh «has to thank God that he has nice parents, well educated,» and said he recently hugged them during a friendly greeting at the team hotel.

Arozarena then used profane Cuban and Mexican slang to insult Raleigh, saying the All-Star should «f--- off» and «go to hell.»

Arozarena then pivoted to English, saying Raleigh could shove his «good to see you» in his rear. Arozarena was born in Cuba but defected to Mexico to pursue an MLB career.

It wasn't immediately clear whether Arozarena's remarks were serious or made in jest. Raleigh had not commented on the exchange as of Tuesday afternoon.

Arozarena had reached down to greet Raleigh in his catcher's squat at home plate, and Raleigh declined to offer his hand back. Raleigh appeared to say something to Arozarena during the exchange at the plate that could have set off the Mexican star.

Arozarena appeared to be visibly upset at Raleigh, though it wasn't totally clear if he was just having fun at his teammates' expense. The pair have been teammates since Arozarena was traded from Tampa Bay to Seattle during the 2024 season.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson, who was asked about the exchange later Tuesday, said he hoped to speak soon with Arozarena and Raleigh.

«These guys are incredible athletes because of their competitiveness, and that's where they're at, and that's why they've gotten to