Julio Rodríguez Injury News & Updates

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Rodriguez snapped a three-game hitless skid with his fourth-inning blast, one game after a four-strikeout performance. The outfielder is batting a modest .250 over 26 games in September, but he's swatted eight of his 32 homers on the year during that span. Rodriguez is at a .280/.339/.493 slash line with 103 RBI, 102 runs scored, 37 stolen bases, 37 doubles and two triples through 152 contests overall.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

Rodriguez played the role of table setter in the narrow loss, coming home on both Jarred Kelenic's fielder's choice in the sixth and Teoscar Hernandez's RBI single in the seventh. Rodriguez's multi-hit effort was his first since Sept. 15 but eighth overall this month, and his two trips across the plate Sunday pushed his season run total to an even 100.

Rodriguez was hit by a 91.3 mph slider around the elbow area in the sixth inning of Friday night's loss to the Rangers, but he remained in the game after being evaluated, the Associated Press reports.

Rodriguez took the plunking from Rangers starter Dane Dunning and was in clear discomfort immediately thereafter. He was evaluated by both manager Scott Servais and team trainers and determined to be okay, but the star outfielder's bumps and bruises are piling up at an inopportune time of year -- in addition to Friday's hit-by-pitch, Rodriguez also took a ball off his left hand during an at-bat Wednesday against the Athletics and underwent precautionary X-rays.

Rodriguez is undergoing precautionary X-rays after taking a pitch off his left hand in Wednesday's win at Oakland, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez was struck by a Joey Estes fastball in the top of the third inning, but he was able to finish out the game in center field and even connected for his 29th home run of the year in the top of the fifth. There doesn't seem to be much concern.

Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-5 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

Rodriguez became the second player to join the 30-30 club this season, with his 10th-inning blast allowing him to join Atlanta's Ronald Acuna in the exclusive group. It's been a power surge that got Rodriguez to this lofty level -- he's homered six times and added nine RBI over his last eight contests. The star outfielder is up to a .287/.342/.504 slash line with 97 RBI, 92 runs scored and 36 stolen bases through 137 contests overall.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's loss to the Rays.

Rodriguez singled and scored in the first inning before launching a solo shot in the second - his fifth homer in the last six games. The second-year stud is now hitting .282 with 32 doubles, 29 home runs, 94 RBI, 87 runs and 36 steals across 135 games (575 at-bats).

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss against the Rays.

Rodriguez led off the third inning with a 379-foot homer off Taj Bradley. The former Rookie of the Year continued his torrid second-half pace, notching his 15th home run since the All-Star break. He has also hit .342 with 14 steals and 44 RBI over 219 plate appearances during that span.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Reds.

Rodriguez launched a three-run homer in the fifth inning and an opposite-field solo shot in the seventh. The sophomore superstar has been on a tear since July 25, hitting .391 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 31 runs and 13 steals across 156 at-bats to raise his season-long batting average from .246 to .285 during the 36-game stretch.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against the Reds.

Rodriguez got Seattle on the board in the fourth inning with a solo blast off Daniel Duarte. With the home run, Rodriguez became the first player in MLB history to log 25 homers and 25 steals in his first two seasons. In 29 games since the start of August, Rodriguez is batting .398 (49-for-123) with eight longballs and 12 stolen bases. Overall, he's slashing .284/.342/.485 with 89 RBI, 84 runs scored and 36 steals across 602 plate appearances this season.

Rodriguez (foot) went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Mets on Friday.

Rodriguez was back in the lineup and starting in center field after missing Tuesday's and Wednesday's games against the Athletics with nerve irritation in his foot. The brief down time didn't do anything to cool off the outfielder's scalding hot bat, as he produced the only multi-hit effort of the night for Seattle and his 14th such tally in the last 23 games overall. Rodriguez pushed his average and OPS to .288 and .831, respectively, with Friday's production, the highest either of those figures have been since April 8.

Rodriguez (foot) is back in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Rodriguez will start in center field and bat second versus the Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga after missing a couple of games due to a nerve issue in his left foot. The 22-year-old superstar boasts a .365/.423/.635 slash line in 187 plate appearances since the All-Star break. He's tallied 11 homers and 13 steals in that 39-game span.

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in an interview on 710 ESPN Seattle on Thursday that he's optimistic Rodriguez (foot) would return to the lineup this weekend versus the Mets, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez has missed each of the last two games with a nerve issue in his left foot and had been set to have the foot further examined. The team doesn't seem to have any concern that it could be a nagging issue, though, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect to be without the star outfielder much longer. Rodriguez finished August with a 1.198 OPS and seven home runs.

Rodriguez (foot) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Just as manager Scott Servais suggested earlier in the day would be the case, Rodriguez will hit the bench for the series finale while he manages a nerve issue in his left foot. Per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, Rodriguez said he plans to get his foot further examined, though the star outfielder described those upcoming tests as precautionary. The Mariners are off Thursday, so Rodriguez could have a good chance at returning to the lineup Friday versus the Mets if his foot shows some improvement.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said in an interview on 710 ESPN Seattle that Rodriguez (foot) is not part of the initial lineup he wrote up Wednesday, but that could change, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a nerve issue in his left foot, but he's feeling better after treatment and it's possible he'll be added to the lineup later if he shows Servais he's ready. The Mariners do have an off day Thursday, so they could give J-Rod some extra rest and bring him back Friday.

Rodriguez was scratched from the Mariners' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics with left foot soreness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The severity of his injury is unknown, but Rodriguez's foot will keep his red-hot bat out of Seattle's lineup for at least one game. The slugging outfielder has recorded homers in each of his last three games while driving in seven runs in that span. Cade Marlowe will enter the lineup as Rodriguez's replacement in center field, while Rodriguez is considered day-to-day.

Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Oakland, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners didn't say why Rodriguez was taken out of Tuesday's lineup, but an explanation should come in the near future. In the meantime, Cade Marlowe will take Rodriguez's place in center field and bat eighth.

Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Athletics.

Over his last 11 games, he's posted five efforts with four or more hits. In that span, he's batting .596 (28-for-47) with five homers, 16 RBI and seven stolen bases. Rodriguez's stellar August has lifted his season slash line to .286/.346/.482 with 24 long balls, 87 RBI, 82 runs scored and 35 steals through 126 contests overall. Aside from a slight dip in power, it's a virtually identical line to what he put up in 132 games as a rookie last year.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over the Royals on Sunday.

Rodriguez's bat remained blistering hot in the narrow win, with the dynamic outfielder extending his hitting streak to 12 games while leaving the yard for the second straight game and fourth time in the last nine contests overall. Rodriguez's homer with Josh Rojas aboard in the third inning extended the Mariners' lead to 3-0 at the time and pushed his RBI total for August to an astounding 27 over 22 games while also helping bump his OPS to an impressive 1.176.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 15-2 win over the Royals.

The superstar sophomore continued his hot streak, blasting a two-run shot off Jackson Kowar in the fifth inning to extend Seattle's lead to 11-1. Rodriguez has now hit safely in 11 of his last 12 ballgames, posting a robust .491 batting average with three homers, five doubles, 16 RBI, nine runs, and eight steals across 53 at-bats during that hot streak.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a runs scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Royals.

Rodriguez notched his first multi-hit effort since his white-hot 17-for-22 effort over four games last week. His steal was his 35th of the season, putting him alone in fifth place in the majors. Eleven of his steals have come in August. The star outfielder is slashing .279/.340/.461 with 21 home runs, 80 RBI, 77 runs scored, 30 doubles and a triple through 134 contests overall. His .801 OPS is the highest it's been since April 10.

Rodriguez (illness) went 1-for-4 with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch, a walk and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the White Sox on Wednesday.

Rodriguez had been a late scratch from the lineup Tuesday due to a stomach malady, but he was back in starting in center field on Wednesday. The 22-year-old tied a career high with his ninth-inning plunking, his eighth of the season and one that brought Seattle to within one run. Rodriguez also recorded his 34th steal earlier in the contest and hit safely for the 10th straight game, making it a productive return to action.

Rodriguez (illness) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez hasn't played the previous two days while battling an illness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday as the Mariners try to complete a sweep and capture their ninth straight victory. Rodriguez enters play Wednesday having gone an absurd 18-for-27 at the dish over his last five games.

Rodriguez has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox due to a stomach illness,Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez was set to hit second and play in center field, though he'll now get the night off. He should have the chance to get back in the lineup Wednesday, though no additional details are currently available.

Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Rodriguez is hitting a sizzling .465 (33-for-71) since the start of August and was just named AL Player of the Week, but he also has not had a day off since the second half started, so manager Scott Servais decided to give him one Monday. Cade Marlow will man center field in Rodriguez's place.

Rodriguez went 4-for-6 with two runs scored and one steal in Saturday's 10-3 victory over the Astros.

Rodriguez churned out four more hits Saturday, increasing his hit total to an MLB-record 17 over his last four games, per Fox Sports: MLB. He's showcased exactly what makes him an elite fantasy option this August, batting 34-for-80 (.425) with four homers, nine steals and 22 RBI across 17 games.

Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two steals in Friday's win over the Astros.

Rodriguez has 13 hits, two homers, eight RBI and four steals in 17 at-bats over his last three games. In 32 games since the All-Star break, Rodriguez has lifted his average from .249 to .274. The 22-year-old superstar now has 21 home runs, 79 RBI, 73 runs scored and 32 stolen bases on the season.

Rodriguez went 5-for-5 with a home run, a double and five RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win over Kansas City.

Rodriguez was a man on a mission Thursday, driving in Seattle's first run of the game with a single in the second inning and later adding a three-run homer in the eighth to give the team a 5-4 lead. The center fielder racked up five hits and five RBI on the afternoon, both career highs, and he's now recorded at least four hits in back-to-back games. Rodriguez is now batting a robust .377 in August with three homers, 21 RBI and nine runs scored. He also has eight multi-hit games over that stretch.

Rodriguez went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Royals.

Rodriguez has logged seven multi-hit efforts over 14 games in August, though this was his first four-hit game of the campaign. For the month, he's batting a stellar .328 (21-for-64) with nine extra-base hits and 16 RBI. The outfielder has also picked up six steals this month, earning him the first 30-steal campaign of his career. Overall, he's added a .261/.323/.437 slash line with 19 home runs, 73 RBI, 71 runs scored, 28 doubles and a triple through 117 contests.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Royals.

Rodriguez finally put the Mariners on the board with his three-run double in the eighth inning. Over his last nine games, the 22-year-old outfielder has gone 14-for-39 (.356) with eight extra-base hits and 13 RBI. He boosted his season slash line to .257/.319/.435 with 47 extra-base knocks and 71 RBI through 115 games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and four total RBI in Friday's 9-2 win over the Orioles.

Rodriguez capped off the Mariners' five-run fourth inning with a three-run blast and added an RBI double in the sixth. This was his fifth multi-hit effort over his last six games, a span in which he's batting .458 (11-for-24). The star outfielder is up to a .259/.322/.438 slash line with 19 homers, 66 RBI, 69 runs scored and 27 stolen bases through 112 contests this season. With J.P. Crawford (concussion) on the injured list, Rodriguez looks likely to fill in as the Mariners' main leadoff hitter after routinely batting second for the last couple of months.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez logged his second straight multi-hit effort, which comes just after he had an 11-game hitting streak snapped. He also avoided striking out for the first time since July 24 in Saturday's victory. The star outfielder is slashing .255/.318/.432 with 18 home runs, 62 RBI, 67 runs scored, 26 stolen bases and 24 doubles through 108 contests.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Angels.

This was Rodriguez's first multi-hit effort in his last seven games, and his first homer in nine. The outfielder has still struggled to hit for an impressive average since the All-Star break (.256), but he's now popped five homers over that 20-game sample. For the season, he's up to 18 long balls, 60 RBI, 66 runs scored, 26 stolen bases and a .251/.315/.425 slash line through 107 contests.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Rodriguez's final line wasn't particularly remarkable on the surface, but there was a bit more relevance to it than meets the eye. For starters, his one knock was particularly timely, as it plated Tom Murphy with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. Additionally, Rodriguez's steal was his 25th of the season, tying the impressive figure he'd posted during his 2022 rookie campaign. Lastly, the single extended the talented outfielder's hitting and on-base streaks to 11 and 27 games, respectively, a testament to how much of an offensive presence Rodriguez has managed to remain despite a somewhat underwhelming .251/.313/.419 slash line on the season.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Rodriguez was one of four Mariners with multiple hits in the contest. It was his third multi-hit game in a row, and he's batting .370 (10-for-27) during his active six-game hitting streak. The outfielder has pushed his slash line up to .252/.318/.430 with 17 home runs, 24 steals, 55 RBI, 61 runs scored, 21 doubles and one triple through 100 contests this season.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins.

Rodriguez now has three homers in his last two contests while extending his hit streak to five games -- he's gone 8-for-21 (.381) over that span, boosting his OPS to .861 in July. The 22-year-old Rodriguez is starting to round into form after an inconsistent first half. He's now slashing .250/.315/.427 with 17 homers, 60 runs scored, 55 RBI and 23 steals through 451 plate appearances this season.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over Minnesota.

Rodriguez looks to be getting over a sluggish start to the second half of the season, having logged a hit in four consecutive games and swatting three homers in that stretch after going 21 games without a long ball. Through 20 games in July, Rodriguez is batting .277 with 12 RBI, 10 runs scored and five steals.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in a loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Rodriguez inched to within two steals of the 25 he recorded as a rookie a year ago when he took second base in the seventh inning. The pilfer was the outfielder's first since July 9, but he's still stuck in a post-All-Star-break malaise that includes a .188 average, .281 slugging percentage and 33.3 percent strikeout rate over 39 second-half plate appearances.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a hit-by-pitch and an additional run scored in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Rodriguez did his part in the Mariners' productive third inning by belting one of three solo homers during the frame. The talented outfielder hadn't left the yard since June 24, a span of 21 games. Rodriguez's blast was also his first extra-base hit of any kind since play resumed following the All-Star break, as the 22-year-old had come into Saturday with only four singles over his first seven games of the second half.

Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus Minnesota.

Rodriguez will take a seat after coming out of the All-Star break a little slow, going going 3-for-14 with no extra-base hits, one RBI, one run scored and five punchouts over four contests. It's reasonable to think he may be dealing with some residual fatigue from the Home Run Derby, so a day off could certainly jumpstart his second half of 2023. The outfielder remains one of the top fantasy options at his position, posting a .248 average with 13 homers, 50 RBI, 53 runs and 22 stolen bases over 91 contests this season. Jarred Kelenic will draw the start in center field while AJ Pollock enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against the Twins on Tuesday.

Rodriguez is 3-for-17 with one RBI, three walks and one run in the four games he's played since the All-Star break.

The outfielder's relatively quiet start to the second half of the season includes five strikeouts and zero extra-base hits. Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in the Mariners' return to play Friday versus the Tigers, but he's gone 1-for-12 in the three subsequent contests. Rodriguez's current .248 average and .404 slugging percentage trail his 2022 rookie-season figures by 36 and 35 points, respectively; however, his expected figures of .266 and .439 in those categories -- not to mention the slight year-over-year improvement his 7.5 percent walk rate and 25.6 percent strikeout rate represent -- suggest the 22-year-old's regression isn't as pronounced as what might appear on the surface.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

Rodriguez's prowess on the basepaths helped produce the Mariners' first run, as he stole second after reaching on a fielding error in the fourth inning and subsequently scored on Teoscar Hernandez's RBI double. The layoff associated with the Midsummer Classic comes at an inopportune time for Rodriguez, who's generated a .341/.372/.439 slash line with four doubles, four steals, seven RBI and five runs over the 43 plate appearances he's logged in his last nine games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-6 with a two-run single, a double and a run in a win over the Astros on Friday.

Rodriguez's fourth-inning single plated Mike Ford and Kolten Wong to snap a 1-1 tie, giving him his ninth and 10th RBI in the last 14 games. The talented outfielder is heading into the All-Star break with plenty of momentum, as he owns a .317 average, .796 OPS and seven multi-hit efforts across the 68 plate appearances he's logged over that span.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Giants.

This was Rodriguez's first multi-RBI effort since June 18. He's hit safely in each of the first three games in July, going 6-for-14 (.429) with two steals in that span. The star outfielder is now batting .246 with a .723 OPS, 13 home runs, 46 RBI, 50 runs scored and 20 steals through 81 contests overall.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Rays.

Rodriguez entered Saturday 0-for-12 across his last three games, but he broke out of the mini-slump. This is his third three-hit effort in his last seven contests, and he's logged seven steals over his last 13 games. The star outfielder is up to 19 steals, 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 48 runs scored and a .243/.306/.410 slash line through 79 contests this season.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base against Washington in Monday's 8-4 victory.

Rodriguez tied a season high with three hits and reached base four times for the first time on the campaign. The star outfielder added his 18th theft, tied for ninth-most in the majors. Rodriguez has been coming on strong of late, collecting four multi-hit efforts over his past 10 games and slashing .310/.383/.429 with a home run, five RBI, seven runs and six steals over that span.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a steal in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

Rodriguez jumped on a hanging curveball from Dean Kremer to lead off the sixth inning and launched it over the wall in left field, tying the game at 3-3. He also singled twice and stole a base, but was left stranded on each occasion as the Mariners fell on the road in Baltimore. The long ball was Rodriguez' third this month and he's now hit safely in three straight. Furthermore, the center fielder has racked up five stolen bases over his last seven games.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, a stolen base and a walk in a win over the White Sox on Sunday.

Rodriguez and fellow phenom Jarred Kelenic served as the Mariners' offense Sunday, with the former striking first via his third-inning two-bagger that plated J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh. Rodriguez extended his hitting streak to three games in the process and now boasts a .333 average across the 25 plate appearances he's logged with men on base over the last 11 games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and a run in an extra-innings loss to the White Sox on Saturday.

The slugger showed off his speed Saturday, pilfering second after his fifth-inning single and then swiping third as part of a double steal with Teoscar Hernandez in the 10th. The multi-stolen-base effort was the third of Rodriguez's young career and now has him just 11 short of the 25 steals he recorded over 132 games in his rookie 2022 season.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in a win over the White Sox on Friday.

Rodriguez contributed his first multi-hit effort in nearly a week, snapping a brief 1-for-18 funk that had encompassed his last four games in the process. The talented outfielder's extra-base hit was also just his second in the last eight contests; however, it's worth noting his expected batting average (.269) and slugging percentage (.453) both outpace his respective .240 and .425 figures in those categories, hinting at the potential for eventual improvement in his overall numbers.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez's third-inning blast opened the scoring. The outfielder has gone 8-for-28 (.286) over seven games in June. He's now batting .250 on the season -- that's the highest his average has been since April 22. Rodriguez has added a .759 OPS, 12 homers, 36 RBI, 39 runs scored and 12 stolen bases over 61 contests in a near-everyday role.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Padres.

Over his last 15 games, Rodriguez has four homers, 12 RBI and four stolen bases while batting .349 (22-for-63) over that stretch. The 22-year-old outfielder continues to shake off a slow start to the campaign. Even with the recent improvements, he's slashing a modest .246/.304/.442 with 11 homers, 33 RBI, 38 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 58 games.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with an RBI fielder's choice, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

Rodriguez hit safely for the 11th time in the last 12 games while also recording a steal for the third straight contest. The talented 22-year-old does seem to be well on his way to completely turning around a lackluster start to the season, but his .306 on-base percentage -- 39 points lower than his rookie season figure -- has plenty of room for improvement.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Rodriguez's single and 11th steal of the season were one of the few blips on the offensive radar for a Mariners squad flummoxed by Jon Gray and two relievers Friday. The talented outfielder has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, a span in which his 19-for-47 showing at the plate has pulled his average and OPS up by 42 and 89 points, respectively.

Rodrigues went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Yankees.

Rodriguez was the only player to record multiple hits Wednesday after the two ballclubs managed to combine for just eight hits. The 22-year-old led off the fourth with a base hit and later stole second in the inning for his 10th swipe of the season. He has been scorching hot at the plate over his last 10 games, registering multiple hits eight times while slashing .419/.432/.721 with three homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored. He seems to be more comfortable at the plate after being moved out of the leadoff spot and has raised his batting average 42 points over this 10-game span. For the year, Rodriguez is now slashing .246/.307/.442 with 10 homers, 31 RBI, 36 runs and a 17:67 BB:K over 244 plate appearances this year.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI and one run scored in Monday's loss to the Yankees.

Rodriguez has now homered in two straight games, and in three of his last four. The star outfielder is also on an eight-game hit streak, with multiple hits in seven of those games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning win over the Pirates on Sunday.

Rodriguez's 356-foot shot to left in the first inning opened the scoring, and his subsequent single extended his streak of two-hit games to five. While Rodriguez's elevated 27.3 percent strikeout rate still represents a notable bump from his rookie-season 25.9 percent figure, the 22-year-old is in the midst of a late-month tear that's seen him hit .467 (14-for-30) with six extra-base hits, seven RBI and a more modest 19.4 percent strikeout rate in his last seven games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

Rodriguez drove home J.P. Crawford with a two-bagger in the second inning for his sixth RBI in the last six games, a span during which he's hit a blistering .480 across 26 plate appearances. The two-hit effort was also Rodriguez's fourth straight, and his current hot streak, which arguably constitutes his best offensive stretch of the season, has boosted his batting average and OPS by 34 and 71 points, respectively.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Pirates.

Rodriguez slugged a solo shot in the first inning and added a two-run single in the fifth for his fourth multi-hit effort in his last five games. He'd gone 12 contests without a homer entering Friday. The outfielder appears to be turning things around after struggling through the first quarter of the campaign. He's slashing .233/.302/.416 with eight homers, 26 RBI, 33 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 49 games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

Rodriguez fourth-inning single brought home the Mariners' fourth run of the frame. The talented outfielder did strike out in three of his five plate appearances after going back-to-back contests without a strikeout in the previous two games, but he's picked up the pace at the plate of late by posting a .271 average with four doubles, a home run, eight RBI and a 10.9 percent walk rate across the 55 plate appearances covering his last 12 games.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a hit-by-pitch, one RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over the Athletics.

Rodriguez had gone just 4-for-30 over the last eight games since his three-hit effort May 12 versus the Tigers. He hasn't homered since that game. The second-year outfielder has shown flashes this season, but he's struggling at a .216/.293/.395 slash line with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 45 contests.

Rodriguez went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Rodriguez dropped to 8-for-43 (.186) over his last 11 contests, but he was able to record multiple walks for the first time since April 23. Saturday's effort spiked his walk rate up to 8.7 percent, and he's striking out at a 28.6 percent clip this season. It's been almost exclusively a decrease in hitting that's led to something resembling a sophomore slump for the 22-year-old. He's slashing .209/.286/.384 through 43 contests this season after posting a .284/.345/.509 line last year. Rodriguez has still added solid counting starts in 2023 with seven home runs, eight steals, 21 RBI and 29 runs scored.

Rodriguez, who's reached safely in all four games since being moved out of the leadoff spot, may be more relaxed without the pressure of hitting out of the top of the order, James Schapiro of MLB.com reports. "It's just taking a deep breath, is what he's doing," manager Scott Servais said. "[The] team's not doing a whole lot, he wants to jump up and be the guy to help us out. So [not hitting in the leadoff spot] just gives him a little more time to relax."

Rodriguez was slashing a paltry .204/.266/.387 in 155 plate appearances out of the leadoff spot before Servais opted to switch him to sixth in the order for Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers, a game in which he went 1-for-4 with a run. The Mariners skipper then bumped Rodriguez up to the No. 3 hole in the lineup for two of the three games in the weekend set against the Tigers and the cleanup spot for the other contest in the series. Rodriguez responded by going 4-for-12 with a home run, five RBI, two walks, a stolen base and four total runs versus Detroit, perhaps snapping him out of his extended funk for the time being. Servais emphasized he'll maintain a flexible approach with Rodriguez's lineup placement for now, and continued success in spots other than the leadoff role will likely keep closer to the middle of the order.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 9-2 victory over the Tigers.

Rodriguez's two-run single in the second extended Seattle's lead to 5-0, and his seventh homer of the season made it 9-2 in the ninth. The reigning Rookie of the Year has gotten off to a slow start this year and was even moved down the batting order recently, but when he's right, the superstar centerfielder is as good as anyone in the game. Friday's outing marking Rodriguez's first three-hit game of the year, but he's still slashing just .219/.280/.411.

Rodriguez is starting in center field and batting third Friday for the Mariners' game versus the Tigers.

Rodriguez was moved down from leadoff to the six spot Wednesday against a righty, but with lefty Matthew Boyd starting Friday he'll slide up to the middle of the order. For what it's worth, J-Rod has just a .616 OPS versus southpaws so far this season.

Rodriguez has been moved down to the sixth spot in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

It's the first time this season that Rodriguez isn't leading off in a game he started. The superstar outfielder has just a .658 OPS on the season and is 2-for-29 with 11 strikeouts so far in May. Still, he's hardly alone among Mariners regulars in struggling, so it's a bit of a surprise to see such a precipitous drop in the lineup. Chances are, it will be temporary, J.P. Crawford is leading off Wednesday.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

Rodriguez uncorked his sixth home run of the season in the third inning off Brandon Bieliak, a massive 454-foot shot to center that opened the scoring on the afternoon. The big blast was a sight for sore eyes, as Rodriguez hadn't left the yard since April 26 and entered the game mired in a 1-for-17 funk over the previous five games. The 22-year-old has struggled to a .216 average and .286 on-base percentage thus far, but there's some solace in the fact he carries a 37.2 percent hard-hit rate that's an improvement over his rookie 34.4 percent figure and boasts a .262 xBA that suggests he's been unlucky at times when putting the ball in play.

Rodriguez is leading off and playing center field against the Astros on Friday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Rodriguez has been the designated hitter over the last two games after missing a pair of games with a back issue, but he'll be back patrolling center field for the Mariners on Friday against Cristian Javier and the Astros.

Rodriguez (back) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run in an extra-inning win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

The Mariners were cautious with their star outfielder in his return from a two-game absence, limiting him to designated hitter duties. Rodriguez has now reached safely in three straight games but is still carrying a disappointing .231 average and .297 on-base percentage through 128 plate appearances thus far this season.

Rodriguez (back) is leading off as the designated hitter for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez was scratched late from Tuesday's game against the Athletics because of the back soreness that saw him miss Sunday's game against Toronto, but it appears the star outfielder will be back at the top of the lineup against the A's on Wednesday. Jarred Kelenic is playing center field with Rodriguez at DH, and Taylor Trammell will begin the game on the bench.

Rodriguez has been scratched from the lineup against the Athletics on Tuesday due to back soreness, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez was scheduled to hit leadoff against the Athletics after missing Sunday's game due to the back injury he picked up against the Blue Jays on Saturday, but the star outfielder will miss at least one more game as he recovers.

Rodriguez (back) is hitting leadoff and playing center field against the Athletics on Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez missed Sunday's game against the Blue Jays after leaving Saturday's contest with stiffness in his back, but the Mariners called the exit and absence precautionary, and he's back in the leadoff spot to begin the three-game series against Oakland.

Rodriguez (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez worked out prior to the game and hit in the cage, but the Mariners will give the 22-year-old outfielder a day to recover after leaving Saturday's game with tightness in his back. The Mariners will take every necessary precaution with Rodriguez, but there's a good chance he's back in the lineup beginning Tuesday when Seattle travels to Oakland.

Mariners manager Scott Servais told reporters after the game that Rodriguez (back) is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Servais said that he doesn't believe that the injury is serious, and he believes Rodriguez picked up the injury while stealing his sixth base of the season. There's a very good chance he sits out Sunday's finale against Toronto, but he could be back at the top of the lineup beginning Tuesday for a three game series against the Athletics.

Rodriguez left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with lower-back tightness, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

He went 1-for-3 with one strikeout prior to exiting in the bottom of the sixth inning. A.J. Pollock replaced Rodriguez, and could see an uptick in playing time if Rodriguez misses more time with the back issue.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a double in a loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.

Rodriguez's recent funk atop the Mariners lineup has been one of several reasons for the team's recent sub-par play, but the 22-year-old phenom offered a spark Friday with his first multi-hit effort since April 19. Rodriguez came into the game mired in a 1-for-19 slump that had encompassed his previous five games, and even with the pair of knocks, he's sitting on an uninspiring .236 average and .300 on-base percentage for the season.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Cardinals on Friday.

Rodriguez got it done with some small ball out of the top of the order, delivering a productive night overall. The 22-year-old phenom is now carrying a four-game hitting streak and also seems to be on pace to deliver another 20-plus-steal campaign given his current pace.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.

Rodriguez singled to begin the bottom of the first inning for Seattle, but he was subsequently picked off. The star outfielder made up for the mistake and produced the first scores of the contest with a two-run blast in the third inning. It was Rodriguez's second homer in his past three games, and he's gone 5-for-14 with three RBI over that span.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Brewers.

Rodriguez gave the Mariners some late life with his solo homer in the eighth inning, though that was the final run the team managed to score. The star outfielder has gone deep three times this season, with Monday's homer being his first in 10 days. He's slashing a modest .240/.296/.453, but Rodriguez has been fairly productive with the three homers, 10 RBI, 14 runs and four stolen bases through 17 contests.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a triple and four RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win against the Rockies.

Rodriguez had the biggest hit of the game for Seattle, plating three runs with a two-out triple in the fourth inning. The star outfielder knocked in another run with a fielder's choice in the sixth to give him a campaign-high four RBI in the victory. Rodriguez is slashing .254/.315/.448 with two homers, nine RBI, four stolen bases and 13 runs through 15 games this season.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in a win over the Rockies on Friday.

Rodriguez gave the Mariners some breathing room with his fourth-inning double, which extended Seattle's lead to 3-1 at the time. The talented outfielder hasn't left the yard since April 7, but he still has a pair of multi-hit efforts in the subsequent six games.

Rodriguez went 1-for-6 with a stolen base and a run in an extra-innings loss to the Guardians on Sunday.

Rodriguez extended his hitting streak to three games and reached safely for the ninth straight contest overall thanks to his 10th-inning infield single, which he followed up with his fourth steal of the campaign. The 22-year-old is already contributing the type of diverse stat line that he set expectations for during his AL Rookie of the Year campaign in 2022, knocking four doubles and two home runs in addition to his success on the base paths.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and one steal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Guardians.

After J.P. Crawford chased Aaron Civale in the sixth inning with a game-tying RBI double, Rodriguez smacked a go-ahead two-run shot off Nick Sandlin. Through eight games, Rodriguez has seven runs, three steals and six extra-base knocks, including two homers.

Rodriguez went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs in a loss to the Angels on Monday.

A day after slugging his first home run of the season, Rodriguez got it done with some small ball Monday. The 22-year-old phenom has reached safely in four straight games after an 0-for-4 tally on Opening Day, and Monday's pair of free passes were the first he's drawn thus far.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Sunday.

Rodriguez gave the Mariners an early boost with a leadoff homer in the opening frame, a 350-foot shot to right off Cal Quantrill's first pitch of the day. The talented outfielder also struck out another two times to bring his season total to six over four games, but Rodriguez has also offered a tangible reminder of his prodigious talent with three straight two-hit efforts.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday in a loss to the Guardians.

Seattle managed only three hits as a team in the loss, with Rodriguez collecting two of them. He made it into scoring position after swiping second base following a leadoff first-inning single, but the Mariners failed to bring him home. Rodriguez stole 25 bags in 132 games during his rookie campaign, and fantasy managers who drafted him with a high pick this spring will look for him to replicate or exceed that number in 2023.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, another two-bagger and a run in the Mariners' loss to the Guardians on Friday.

Rodriguez had gone hitless in Thursday's season-opening win, but he came through with half of the Mariners' extra-base-hit tally on the night out of his leadoff spot. The early multi-hit effort is likely just the tip of the iceberg for Rodriguez, who should be even more proficient at the plate in his second season and laced at least a pair of knocks in 39 of 132 games in 2022.

Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a solo home run, a walk, three RBI and three runs in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Rodriguez's perfect day at the plate was preceded by a two-double, three-RBI day across three plate appearances Wednesday against the Dodgers, meaning the ultra-talented outfielder has been virtually impossible to put away the last two games. A sophomore slump looks like the last thing fantasy managers will have to worry about with Rodriguez, who's now hitting .464 across 30 Cactus League appearances.

Rodriguez slotted back into the Mariners lineup Saturday after Team Dominican Republic was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic, leading off and going 1-for-3.

The second-year phenom's Cactus League average sits at .368, and he turned in a solid showing in the WBC with a .278 average (5-for-18) with a double, three RBI, a walk and two runs in four games. Rodriguez will now turn his focus back to preparing for the 2023 campaign and appears to already have his timing down at the plate based on his complete body of work to date.

Rodriguez is hitting .400 (4-for-10) with a solo home run and a walk through his first four Cactus League games.

The reigning AL Rookie of the Year appears poised to avoid a sophomore slump if early returns are any indication. Rodriguez has hit safely in each of his first four exhibitions, and his first round tripper of spring Wednesday against the Cubs seems to corroborate he's suffering no aftereffects from the collision with the outfield wall he sustained in Monday's game against the White Sox.

Rodriguez told reporters that he was completely fine after colliding with the outfield wall during Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

Rodriguez jammed against the wall while attempting to rob a homer on Monday, and while he stayed in the game initially, he was subbed out in favor of Cade Marlowe an inning later. The 21-year-old stated that he jammed his right arm and got the wind knocked out of him, but no injury was suffered. Rodriguez is one of the most exciting you talents in baseball, and everyone can breathe a sigh of relief that his exit was just precautionary.

Rodriguez could run more this season, Mariners manager Scott Servais told Corey Brock of The Athletic on Friday.

Just four of Rodriguez's 25 stolen bases in his rookie season came after the All-Star break. Part of that was health-related as he dealt with wrist and back issues and part was pitchers simply paying more attention to him. However, Servais noted Friday regarding Rodriguez that stealing bases is "a big part of his game." J-Rod also figures to be one of countless players to benefit from the league's pickoff throw limits and bigger bases.

Rodriguez (finger) was named the 2022 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year on Monday.

This announcement comes as no surprise to anyone who watched Rodriguez dominate throughout the 2022 season. He finished with 29 first-place votes and one second-place vote, as Adley Rutschman was the only other rookie to receive a first-place vote. Rodriguez slashed .284/.345/.509 with 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 25 stolen bases (in 32 chances) and 84 runs scored in 132 contests. During a call with media Monday, Rodriguez noted that his finger is feeling better and he began workouts three days ago, per Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM.

GM Jerry Dipoto revealed Wednesday that Rodriguez finished the season playing through a fractured fingertip, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

The rookie outfielder spent time on the 10-day injured list down the stretch with a lower-back sprain, and he apparently also picked up the finger injury at some point. The issue isn't a serious concern, and he should be ready for the start of spring training in February. Rodriguez is the favorite to be named AL Rookie of the Year after he posted a .284/.345/.509 slash line with 28 home runs, 75 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 132 games during 2022.

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over Detroit.

Rodriguez led off the first inning with a homer off lefty starter Tyler Alexander to open the scoring. The outfielder hit five homers during his final 11 games of 2022 resulting in a .914 slugging percentage over 35 at-bats during that span.

Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 in his return from the injured list Monday, and with a doubleheader on the slate, he will start the matinee on the bench. Jarred Kelenic will start in center field and hit sixth.

Rodriguez (back), reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a loss to the Tigers on Monday.

Reports throughout Rodriguez's IL stint indicated he was feeling progressively better, and his ability to break out with a multi-hit effort in his return seems to support that notion. Rodriguez led off and filled the DH role in his return, and his stellar night at the plate extends a torrid streak that dates back to late August and has seen the rookie produce a .389 average and 1.172 OPS across his last 20 games.

Rodriguez (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is leading off during Monday's game against the Tigers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez resumed baseball activities late last week and will return to the Mariners' lineup after working on swinging a bat Monday. He's serving as the designated hitter and leading off Monday and will have the chance to get some at-bats during the Mariners' three-game series to close out the regular season.

The Mariners plan to activate Rodriguez (back) from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Tigers, Shane Lantz of the Seattle Times reports.

Manager Scott Servais expects Rodriguez to take plenty of swings Sunday, and the rookie should return to action for the final few games of the regular season. The Mariners have already clinched a playoff berth, so the 21-year-old's late-season activation will allow him to get some work in ahead of the wild-card round.

Rodriguez (back) is slated to return to baseball activities Thursday and continues to aim for activation Monday when first eligible, Brandon Gustafson of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

The news comes directly from president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, who's lending further credence to the possibility of Rodriguez missing the minimal amount of time required by his IL stint. The star rookie's ability to get some at-bats in over the final days of the regular season before an expected wild-card series for the Mariners would naturally be a benefit for his timing at the plate, as well offer a platform to further corroborate his back is at full health.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Rodriguez (back) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Oct. 3, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez was placed on the IL on Friday due to the lower-back strain, but he already appears to be making positive strides in his recovery. The star rookie still has a few more hurdles to clear before the Mariners confirm he'll be ready to go for its final series of the regular season, but Rodriguez looks like he'll be worth stashing in redraft leagues that have another lineup period next week. The Mariners conclude their regular season with a four-game set versus Detroit, and Rodriguez could play in all of those games if playoff positioning is at stake.

Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain Friday.

Rodriguez has been dealing with the back issue for at minimum most of the last week. He missed three games against the Angels and only made it back for three more before exiting again Thursday against Oakland. He'll be eligible to return for the final series of the year against the Tigers, but it's not yet clear if he'll be healthy enough to do so. Taylor Trammell was recalled to give the Mariners another option in the outfield.

Rodriguez (back) isn't starting Friday against the Royals.

Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's matchup against Oakland due to lower-back tightness, and manager Scott Servais called the injury "concerning." The 21-year-old is undergoing an MRI on Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Jarred Kelenic will take over in center field and bat sixth.

Rodriguez (back) will undergo an MRI on Friday, and manager Scott Servais said the recurrence of his injury is "concerning," Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The 21-year-old exited Thursday's matchup with Oakland during the first inning due to lower-back tightness, which is the same injury that sidelined him last weekend. Rodriguez missed three games after the injury cropped up Saturday, though he never underwent medical imaging before he returned to action Tuesday. Given he's undergoing an MRI, Rodriguez shouldn't be expected to be in the lineup for Friday's contest in Kansas City. Jarred Kelenic and Sam Haggerty should have increased roles for Seattle while Rodriguez is unavailable.

Rodriguez exited Thursday's game against Oakland in the bottom of the first inning due to low back tightness.

Rodriguez exited with a trainer in the bottom of the first inning Thursday and has been diagnosed with the same issue that forced him to miss three games last weekend. The severity of his current injury isn't yet clear, but Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Moore and Sam Haggerty are candidates to see increased playing time if Rodriguez is forced to miss additional time.

Rodriguez left Thursday's contest against Oakland in the first inning, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

It isn't clear yet what the issue is with Rodriguez, but some speculation has been made regarding his recent back problems potentially acting up. The Mariners will take a closer look at him and provide an update once they know more. For now, Jared Kelenic will take his spot in center field and Sam Haggerty will come in the game to cover left field.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to Oakland.

The rookie outfielder struck out in his first two plate appearances before recording hits in his final two at-bats. This included a leadoff single in the ninth to try and get things going for the Mariners down 2-1, but his effort was quickly washed away after Ty France grounded into a double play in the next at-bat. Rodriguez is now 22-for-59 (.372) in the month of September with six homers, eight RBI and 13 runs scored.

Rodriguez (back) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday.

The star rookie made his return to the lineup after missing three games with low-back tightness. While Rodriguez saw his bat cool off after having put together a .447 average and 1.428 OPS in his last 10 full games before his injury, the fact he was able to log a full nine innings Tuesday seems to indicate his previously ailing back has returned to normal.

Rodriguez (back) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the A's.

The 21-year-old was sidelined the past three games with a bout of lower-back tightness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Tuesday in Oakland. The fact Rodriguez is playing the field rather than being eased in as the designated hitter is an encouraging sign for his outlook going forward.

Manager Scott Servais said that Rodriguez (back), who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, is unlikely to require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Though Servais was unwilling to put a timeline on Rodriguez's return, the Mariners are seemingly confident that the 21-year-old bout with lower-back tightness is a day-to-day concern. Servais noted that Rodriguez's back has already shown improvement, and the star rookie was able to take 30-to-35 swings off a tee Sunday. Rodriguez likely won't be available off the bench Monday, but it's possible he'll be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Oakland.

Rodriguez (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Rodriguez remains hopeful to move past his bout with lower-back tightness quickly, but he'll end up missing the final three contests of the Mariners' series in Los Angeles as a result of the injury. Dylan Moore will fill in as the Mariners' starting center fielder Monday in place of Rodriguez, who will now set his sights on a potential return Tuesday in Oakland.

Rodriguez (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

The star rookie will be withheld from the starting nine for a second straight game while he remains day-to-day with lower-back tightness. Dylan Moore will spell Rodriguez in center field and bat sixth.

Rodriguez was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Angels with lower-back tightness, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

He was scratched moments before first pitch, so perhaps Rodriguez injured his back during pregame warmups. For now he should be considered day-to-day.

Rodriguez was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

Taylor Trammell took his place in center field after Rodriguez was on the original lineup card. Given the timing of the report, we won't get word of Rodriguez's status until after the game, unless there is an in-game release from the team.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Angels.

Rodriguez got the Mariners off to a good start with his leadoff homer in the first inning, but it was all downhill from there for the visitors. He's shown no signs of cooling off in September, as he's hit six of his 27 homers this year during his last 13 games. The rookie outfielder has added 73 RBI, 80 runs scored, 25 stolen bases and a .279/.343/.503 slash line through 126 contests overall.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a hit-by-pitch and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Padres.

Rodriguez took Mike Clevinger deep for a leadoff homer in the bottom of the first inning. He later added a single in the third inning before he was hit by a pitch, stole second and came around to score in the fifth frame. The homer was the rookie's 26th of the season and he became the first player to reach both 25 long balls and 25 stolen bases this season with his swipe Wednesday. Rodriguez is now batting .279 with 26 home runs, 72 RBI, 78 runs and 25 stolen bases over 487 at-bats in his first 125 career games.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, a walk and was caught stealing in an 8-7 win against the Braves on Sunday.

Rodriguez connected on a solo home run in the first inning, singled in the third, walked in the sixth and smacked a game-tying solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to reach base four times for the second occasion this month. The 21-year-old is slashing .400/.478/.750 with four long balls in 40 September at-bats to bump his average to a season-best .277.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over Atlanta on Saturday.

The precocious rookie's seventh-inning two-bagger plated Adam Frazier with a key insurance run for the Mariners. Rodriguez has now reached safely in 10 of the last 11 games, a stretch during which he's generated a .341 average, .977 OPS and impressive 13.7 percent walk rate across 51 plate appearances.

Rodriguez went 4-for-6 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-3 extra-innings win over the Guardians.

Rodriguez had no trouble setting the table from the leadoff spot, extending his hitting streak to six games. In that span, he's gone 9-for-27 (.333) with three extra-base hits. The four-hit effort was the rookie outfielder's second of the season -- the other came May 15 versus the Mets. Rodriguez lifted his slash line to .270/.329/.479 with 23 homers, 67 RBI, 73 runs scored and 24 stolen bases through 117 games with Sunday's stellar performance.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in a win over the Tigers on Thursday.

The rookie had a highly productive afternoon out of the leadoff spot, highlighted by his 22nd home run of the season in the third inning. Rodriguez doesn't have a multi-hit effort since Aug. 21, but he's now reached safely in four of the last five games while also homering twice in that span.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday.

Rodriguez left the yard with a 358-foot laser off Zach Plesac in the third inning to give the Mariners a 2-0 lead at the time. The newly minted slugger's homer was his second in the last four games, and Saturday's round tripper was a particularly welcome sight after he'd gone 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the second game of the series Friday.

Rodriguez is finalizing a 14-year, $210 million contract extension with the Mariners on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The 21-year-old has lived up to the hype during his rookie campaign with 20 home runs, 64 RBI and 23 stolen bases to go along with a .269/.328/.471 slash line, and the Mariners have now secured his role with the franchise for the next decade and a half. Rodriguez's deal features player and team options and has the potential to be worth over $400 million with the included incentives.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals.

His eighth-inning shot off Carl Edwards spoiled Washington's combined shutout bid and kept fellow Seattle freshman George Kirby from being stuck with the loss, but there weren't many other bright spots for the M's on the afternoon. Rodriguez is up to 20 homers on the year to go with a .271 batting average, 23 steals, 63 runs and 64 RBI through 107 games as the 21-year-old attempt to lock up the AL Rookie of the Year award, and he's now only the 12th rookie in big-league history to compile a 20-20 campaign -- and the second youngest, behind only Mike Trout.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Athletics.

Rodriguez padded his case for Rookie of the Year as he recorded three more hits and stole his 23rd bag of the season, good for third in the AL. The outfielder has settled nicely in the leadoff spot, improving his season-long slash line to .274/.332/.474. He should continue finding plenty of run-scoring opportunities hitting in front of Ty France and Mitch Haniger.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Athletics.

Rodriguez hit a leadoff triple to begin the game and scored on a Ty France sacrifice fly. In the ninth, Rodriguez singled and stole second before getting left on base. The rookie outfielder has collected three multi-hit efforts in eight games since returning from a wrist injury, going 10-for-39 (.256) in that span. For the season, he's up to a .270/.329/.473 slash line with 19 home runs, 22 steals, 62 RBI, 62 runs scored, three triples and 19 doubles through 104 contests.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in an 8-2 win against the Angels on Tuesday.

Rodriguez struck out in his first two at-bats before singling in the sixth and eighth and capping a five-run ninth with a two-run shot. The trio of hits snapped a 16 at-bat hitless stretch spanning four games while the long ball was the 21-year-old's 19th, putting him one shy of becoming the first 20-20 club member this season. Rodriguez is slashing .270/.331/.476 with 59 runs, 62 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 101 games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in a 6-2 win over the Rangers on Friday.

Rodriguez returned to the lineup after missing close to two weeks with a wrist contusion. The Mariners immediately felt the impact of their rookie leadoff hitter, who reached base three times en route to a victory over their division rivals. Rodriguez's two-RBI single in the fourth gives him 59 RBI on the season to go along with a solid slash line of .274/.337/.482 through 97 contests.

Rodriguez (wrist) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Rodriguez spent a near minimum stint on the injured list with a wrist contusion. He didn't experience pain after hitting in the cage Wednesday and is set to return as the Mariners' leadoff hitter Friday against the Rangers. Jarred Kelenic was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in the corresponding move.

Manager Scott Servais said Wednesday that Rodriguez (wrist) "felt good" Wednesday after hitting in the cage, and the outfielder is expected to be available for Friday's series opener at Texas, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The 21-year-old was unable to be activated Wednesday since he experienced some soreness after swinging in the cage Monday, but the recent batting session puts him on track to return against the Rangers this weekend. Assuming he's able to avoid any setbacks, Rodriguez appears likely to be back in the lineup for the Mariners on Friday.

Rodriguez (wrist) is still experiencing some soreness and won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, though manager Scott Servais hopes the center fielder will be activated for Friday's series opener against the Rangers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The 21-year-old is dealing with some soreness after swinging in the cage Monday, so he won't return from the IL when first eligible Wednesday. Rodriguez may need to hit without experiencing soreness in order to be reinstated to the active roster Friday.

Rodriguez (wrist) took swings in the batting cage Sunday and still appears likely to return from the 10-day injured list either Wednesday or Friday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Wednesday would represent the first day Rodriguez is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, but the Mariners could take a more cautious approach with the star rookie and bring him back following Thursday's off day before the team opens a series on the road with the Rangers next weekend. Regardless, fantasy managers appear poised to get the 21-year-old back soon, as he's seemingly experienced no setbacks since being deactivated last Sunday with a bruised right wrist. Once Rodriguez is officially activated, Jarred Kelenic will likely be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Thursday that Rodriguez (wrist) is about six days out from returning from the 10-day injured list, Maura Dooley of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Assuming Rodriguez continues to progress from his bruised right wrist as the Mariners anticipate, that six-day timeline would put the All-Star outfielder on track to come off the injured list when first eligible next Wednesday, when the team wraps up a series with the Yankees. Dylan Moore (back) is also trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list in the middle of next week, while Mitch Haniger (ankle) could be activated from the 60-day IL as soon as this weekend. The Mariners will thus soon have their outfield back to full strength as they look to chase down one of the American League's three available wild-card spots.

Manager Scott Servais, via Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle, said Rodriguez "is making very good progress with both (injured) wrists."

While things are moving in the right direction for Rodriguez, he still has not swung a bat since landing on the injured list, so it's not entirely clear where he stands in his recovery. As such, it remains to be seen if he will be ready to go when he is first eligible to be activated August 10.

The Mariners placed Rodriguez (wrist) on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game in Houston, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez is the most significant of the three position players the Mariners lost to injuries in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Astros, with Ty France (wrist) and Dylan Moore (forehead/eye) also exiting the contest. France will avoid the IL for now while he awaits the results of an MRI, while Moore will be deactivated along with Rodriguez. Per Divish, Rodriguez will be barred from swinging for four or five days while he waits for his wrist to heal, but a minimum-length stay on the IL could still be a possibility. On an encouraging note, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto told Jim Bowden of The Athletic earlier Sunday that X-rays on Rodriguez's wrist came back negative.

Rodriguez, who exited Saturday's win over the Astros after being hit on the wrist with a pitch, had X-rays come back negative as per president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto, Jim Bowden of MLB Network reports. Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times relays that Rodriguez is likely to have an MRI no later than Monday.

Rodriguez struck out on an eighth-inning pitch that hit him in the right wrist/hand due to the follow-through on his swing and was in visible pain immediately thereafter. The star rookie remained in the game on defense in the bottom of the eighth inning, but he was sent in for the X-rays in the ninth while Abraham Toro pinch hit for him. Despite the positive outcome on initial tests, the Mariners will apparently take it a step further with an MRI to ensure there is no significant damage.

Rodriguez exited Saturday's game against the Astros in the ninth inning after being hit by a pitch in the wrist, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez offered at a 97 mph sinker and the follow-through on his swing caused him to be hit by the pitch. He struck out and remained in the game for the bottom half of the inning before being pinch-hit his next time up to the plate. There are no further details regarding the severity of the injury, but the Mariners will likely play it safe with Rodriguez.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

The rookie plated the Mariners' sole run of the night with an eighth-inning two-bagger off Justin Verlander that plated Jesse Winker. Rodriguez has now reached safely in every start since June 24, a sample consisting of 24 games.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Rangers.

Rodriguez powered the Mariners to victory in the seventh inning by tallying his 18th homer of the season. He's erased concerns over a wrist injury that cost him four games coming out of the All-Star break by homering in consecutive contests since his return. Rodriguez continues a very impressive rookie campaign and is now hitting .274/.337/.489 across 389 plate appearances.

Rodriguez (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Rodriguez wasted no time getting back on track after missing the Mariners' first four second-half games, slugging a 374-solo shot to left to lead off the home half of the first. The dynamic rookie has now reached safely in 20 consecutive games, and the fact he was able to play a full nine innings in center field supports the notion he's back near or at full health.

Rodriguez (wrist) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

Rodriguez was expected to return Tuesday after missing the first four games the Mariners played out of the All-Star break, and he will indeed do just that. Like he has done regularly since late June, Rodriguez will man center field and hit leadoff Tuesday night.

Rodriguez (wrist) is expected to return to action Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez has not started a game since the second half resumed, but manager Scott Servais is optimistic that the youngster will be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday.

Rodriguez (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Rangers.

Rodriguez continues to deal with left wrist soreness that will keep him out for a fourth consecutive game, but he recently underwent an MRI that came back clean. Dylan Moore is starting in center field and batting eighth Monday.

Rodriguez (wrist) is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Astros.

Rodriguez will miss a third straight game Sunday while he nurses a sore left wrist. He remains day-to-day heading into the Mariners' series with the Rangers on Monday. Dylan Moore will start in center field and bat eighth in the series finale against Houston.

Rodriguez (wrist) isn't starting Saturday against the Astros.

Rodriguez was held out of Friday's matchup due to a sore left wrist, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Saturday. He's considered day-to-day, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench. Dylan Moore is taking over in center field and batting eighth.

Rodriguez (wrist) is considered day-to-day, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Rodriguez was scratched from Friday's lineup shortly before first pitch due to left wrist soreness. The 21-year-old jammed his wrist while sliding back into second base during Sunday's matchup against the Rangers and has been monitored since then. He didn't feel right after receiving treatment and taking batting practice Friday, so he was held out as a precautionary measure. However, manager Scott Servais didn't sound too concerned about Rodriguez's injury following the game.

Rodriguez was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Astros with left wrist soreness, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez was scratched moments before first pitch without an explanation. There's no word on the severity of the issue, so he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Rodriguez was a late scratch from Friday's lineup against the Astros for undisclosed reasons.

Rodriguez was scratched moments before first pitch with no explanation. Dylan Moore took over in center field and will hit ninth in the lineup.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI double and a run scored in a 6-2 win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Rodriguez ended the first half of his rookie season on a high note by cashing in a pair with a double to help extend the Mariners winning streak to 14 games. The 21-year-old center fielder has found immediate success in the big leagues and is well on pace for an incredible 100 run, 30 home run, 100 RBI, 40 stolen base season. No other player in MLB has at least 15 home runs and 20 steals.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over Texas.

Rodriguez knocked an RBI single as part of Seattle's three-run fourth inning. He then drilled a grand slam off of Jose Leclerc in the eighth. It was his 16th home run of the season and his first since July 4. The superstar rookie is now slashing .275/.335/.479 with 35 extra-base hits, 21 stolen bases and 50 RBI through 89 career games. Since the start of June, Rodriguez has gone deep 10 times while hitting .284 across 155 at-bats.

Rodriguez (suspension) is starting in center field and leading off for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Rodriguez served a one-game suspension during the first game of Wednesday's twin bill, but he'll be back in action for the second matchup. Over his last five games, the 21-year-old has hit .250 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base.

Rodriguez (suspension) won't be available for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Nationals, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez had been scheduled to serve his one-game suspension Tuesday, but the series opener was postponed due to inclement weather in Washington. As a result, Rodriguez won't be available for the front end of the twin bill, but he should check back into the lineup for the nightcap as the Mariners' starting center fielder.

Rodriguez won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, as he'll serve a one-game suspension stemming from his role in a June 26 benches-clearing brawl with the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez was initially handed a two-game ban from Major League Baseball, but it was reduced to one game Sunday following a successful appeal, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Since Rodriguez was one of three Mariners suspended during the June 26 incident, the team was allowed to stagger the suspensions. With J.P. Crawford and Jesse Winker having now served four- and six-game bans, respectively, it'll be Rodriguez's turn to take a seat. The 21-year-old All-Star should be back in center field for Wednesday's series finale in Washington.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in a win over the Padres on Monday.

Rodriguez's 429-foot shot to left field with Dylan Moore aboard in the fourth inning doubled the Mariners' lead to 4-0 at the time. The red-hot rookie is in the midst of a long-ball barrage, having left the yard in four of the last six games. Rodriguez has hit safely in 10 straight starts, and he's furnished a .300/.356/.850 slash line with nine extra-base hits (two doubles, a triple, six home runs) and 10 RBI across his last 11 contests overall.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Athletics.

Rodriguez got things going quickly, taking the first pitch from Frankie Montas and putting it over the left field fence. In the sixth, Rodriguez added some necessary insurance with an RBI double, though he was caught stealing for the second out of the frame. The rookie outfielder has six homers in his last 13 games, a span in which he's hit .340 (16-for-47). He's up to a .277/.337/.483 slash line with 14 long balls, 41 RBI, 45 runs scored and 20 steals in 24 attempts through 80 contests.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Oakland.

There was little offense on either side in the contest, but Rodriguez provided a highlight with his first-inning single and stolen base. Per Hector Gomez of Z101Digital.com, the rookie phenom joined Barry Bonds as the only players in MLB history to tally at least 13 homers, 15 doubles and 20 thefts through their first 79 MLB games. Rodriguez was recently crowned the AL Rookie of the Month for June, marking the second straight month that he received that honor.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Thursday in an 8-6 win over Oakland.

Rodriguez went deep in the third inning for his second homer in as many games. The 21-year-old now has 13 long balls on the campaign, tied with Jack Suwinski for the top mark among MLB rookies. Rodriguez has added a .272/.333/.466 slash line, 43 runs, 39 RBI and 19 stolen bases as he looks to run away with the AL Rookie of the Year award.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI sacrifice fly in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

With his appeal of a two-game suspension still pending, Rodriguez drew another start in center field and contributed a 431-foot shot to left field with Sam Haggerty aboard in the fourth inning. That round tripper, Rodriguez's 12th of the season, was preceded by a second-inning sac fly that also plated Haggerty. The 21-year-old has now left the yard in three of the past six games, pushing his slash line to .275/.334/.460 across 76 games.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Orioles.

Rodriguez, whose appeal for a suspension stemming from Sunday's benches-clearing brawl versus the Angels, made an impact as the only Mariner with multiple hits Tuesday. He was aboard when Jesse Winker hit a two-run double for the only run-scoring play in this contest. Rodriguez has posted a trio of three-hit efforts in his last 12 games, going 17-for-47 (.362) in that span. Overall, the outfielder is slashing .276/.337/.452 with 11 home runs, 19 stolen bases, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored and 15 doubles through 75 contests.

Rodriguez received a two-game suspension for his actions during Sunday's brawl with the Angels, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez was one of seven players to receive a suspension for the incident. He appears to be appealing the discipline, as he remains in Seattle's lineup as the second hitter while starting in center field Monday against the Orioles.

Rodriguez struck out in his lone plate appearance of Sunday's game against the Angels before he was ejected from the contest for his involvement in a benches-clearing brawl in the second inning, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Rodriguez was at the plate when the home plate umpire issued a warning to both teams in the first inning, when Angels starter Andrew Wantz threw his first pitch behind the star rookie after inducing a leadoff lineout from J.P. Crawford. Wantz then proceeded to hit Jesse Winker in the hip in the second inning, which incited a brawl that caused an 18-minute delay. Rodriguez was one of eight players or managers who was ejected after the ensuing fracas, which MLB will review before announcing suspensions. If Rodriguez is determined to have thrown any punches in the brawl, he could be subject to some discipline from the league.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez is now 7-for-21 (.333) with three homers, five RBI and eight runs scored in his last five games. He went yard off Angels starter Patrick Sandoval in the first inning Saturday. Rodriguez has maintained a .270 batting average with a .782 OPS, 11 long balls, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 300 plate appearances. The 21-year-old should remain a solid fantasy outfielder while typically hitting somewhere between first and third in the order and contributing across all of the standard roto categories.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez walked and scored in the first inning, then added a solo shot to left field in the fourth for the Mariners' third run. The rookie outfielder has clubbed 10 homers through 71 contests, putting him just three shy of his combined total in 74 games at High-A Everett and Double-A Arkansas last year. He's remained steady in June, batting .276 (24-for-87) this month with a slash line at .270/.332/.441 for the season. He's added 19 stolen bases, 34 RBI, 36 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple while maintaining a place in the top half of the Mariners' order.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Athletics.

Rodriguez opened the scoring with a ground rule double to knock in J.P. Crawford in the first inning. In the third, Rodriguez added a single, a steal and a run. He's posted multiple hits in four of his last six games, notching five RBI and five runs scored in that span. Overall, the rookie outfielder has a .276/.337/.441 slash line, 19 stolen bases, nine home runs, 34 RBI, 36 runs scored and 14 doubles through 69 contests.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Athletics.

Rodriguez sparked a run of back-to-back-to-back jacks from the Mariners in the seventh inning, which put the game comfortably in their control. This was the rookie outfielder's third multi-hit effort in his last five games, a span in which he's gone 9-for-21 (.429). Overall, he's slashing .272/.335/.436 with nine homers, 32 RBI, 32 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 68 contests.

Rodriguez went 3-for-9 with two doubles, an RBI and a stolen base across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Angels.

Daniel Kramer of MLB.com recently reported J.P. Crawford would get a look as the leadoff hitter, but it was Rodriguez who batted atop the order in both games Saturday against a pair of southpaws (Patrick Sandoval and Jose Suarez). It's too soon to tell if that adjustment will stick, but it makes sense for the righty-hitting Rodriguez to move up the order, especially given his speed. The rookie outfielder is up to 18 steals after his theft in the matinee contest, though he now shares the major-league lead with the Marlins' Jon Berti. Rodriguez is slashing .269/.331/.426 with eight home runs, 30 RBI, 30 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple through 66 contests.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez had three singles in the contest, scoring after his first one in the first inning and plating Ty France with another in the third. Prior to Friday, Rodriguez had gone 4-for-30 (.133) in his last nine games, so it was encouraging to see him return to form a bit. The rookie has maintained a strong .267/.331/.421 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, 30 runs scored, 17 stolen bases, 11 doubles and a triple in 64 contests. He hasn't attempted a steal since June 5, but that can be partly attributed to his recent slump.

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and a run in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Rodriguez boosted his on-base percentage to .331 with Tuesday's impressive showing, one that was a bright spot in the midst of what has been a relatively rare funk for the stellar rookie. Even factoring in Tuesday's production, Rodriguez is hitting just .136 (3-for-22) with 10 strikeouts over the last seven games.

Rodriguez will sit Monday against Minnesota.

The rookie phenom has quickly established himself as one of the Mariners' most important players. He finds himself on the bench Monday for just the second time all season. Taylor Trammell will slide to center field, with Dylan Moore starting in right.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday.

Rodriguez's 406-foot shot to left center eliminated a 3-2 deficit in the second inning. The breakout rookie has left the yard twice in the last five games and now has a trio of two-hit efforts in the last six contests overall.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in Monday's 7'4 win against Houston.

Rodriguez scored the game's first run following a first-inning single, and he gave Seattle some much-needed cushion with a two-run homer in the ninth that pushed the Mariners' lead to three. This was the rookie's ninth multi-hit performance over his past 21 contests, and he's batting .329 (28-for-85) over that stretch. Rodriguez has proven to be a dynamic and multi-faceted factor in fantasy, slashing .277/.332/.432 with seven homers, 26 RBI and 17 steals over his first 54 big-league games.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rangers.

Rodriguez has steals in each of the last two games and three of his last four, giving him a total of 17 stolen bases on the year. He's also gotten on base in six of the last eight contests, going 10-for-32 (.313) in that span. The five-tool rookie is sporting a steady .274/.330/.418 slash line with six home runs, 24 RBI and 24 runs scored through 53 games.

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Rodriguez continues to lead the majors in stolen bases -- he's now 16-for-19 on the basepaths. He's racked up six steals in seven attempts in his last 17 contests. The rookie outfielder has batted .294 in that span, raising his season slash line to .269/.324/.416 in 213 plate appearances. The 21-year-old has added six home runs, 24 RBI, 22 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple while cementing his place in the heart of the order. He moved back to hitting cleanup Saturday after a week as the No. 3 hitter, but it's unclear if that change will stick.

Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with one double, one run scored and one steal in Thursday's victory over the Orioles.

Rodriguez notched his 13th multi-hit game of the season and his third double over the last five games. The rookie is slashing .272/.322/.746 with six homers, 24 RBI and an MLB-high 15 steals.

Rodriguez was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Orioles for arguing balls and strikes, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The 21-year-old struck out looking during the eighth inning and drew a line in the dirt where he thought the pitch came across, which unsurprisingly got him ejected by the home plate umpire. Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with an RBI prior to exiting the game.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a double, run and stolen base in a 6-0 victory over the Astros on Saturday.

Rodriguez reached on a fielder's choice, stole second and scored in the first inning, smacked a double in the second and singled in the fourth for his sixth three-hit game this month. The 21-year-old retook the MLB lead with his 14th steal and third in his past seven games while increasing his line to .276/.326/.431 with six home runs, 21 runs and 22 RBI.

Rodriguez went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the A's.

The 21-year-old rookie moved back into the major-league lead in steals with 13 with his fourth-inning pilfer. Rodriguez has put together a breakout month of May, slashing .315/.351/.522 through 24 games with five homers, four stolen bases, 10 runs and 14 RBI as he takes a big step toward establishing himself as a bona fide superstar.

Rodriguez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday.

The star rookie unloaded his second round tripper at T-Mobile Park in as many days, a 355-foot shot to left that plated Jesse Winker to erase a 4-3 deficit in the fifth inning. Rodriguez has three of his five round-trippers on the season in the last six games, a stretch during which he's hitting .346 (9-for-26).

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs in Monday's victory over the Athletics.

Rodriguez launched a three-run homer off Zach Logue in the bottom of the third frame, driving in teammates Ty France and J.P. Crawford. He later singled and scored in the fifth inning. The long ball was his fourth of the season and third in his last nine contests. Rodriguez has produced five multi-hit efforts over that stretch, batting .389 while adding seven RBI, six runs and two stolen bases to go along with the homers. The rookie is now batting .274 with four home runs, 18 RBI, 14 runs and a league-leading 12 stolen bases over 157 at-bats in 42 games this year.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.

The rookie swiped his major-league leading 12th bag of the season as part of his fourth multi-hit performance in the last seven games. Rodriguez is slashing a blistering .342/.375/.513 through 20 games in May, and the 21-year-old is more than living up to the hype he carried into 2022.

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against the Red Sox.

Rodriguez tallied his third home run of the season off Ryan Brasier in the ninth inning. It was the third multi-hit effort in his last five starts, during which he's also collected three RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base. After a slow start to his rookie season, Rodriguez is hitting .270/.327/.383 across 153 plate appearances.

Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Rodriguez singled and stole second base in the top of the second inning. He later notched a single, but was caught trying to swipe second in the fifth frame. The rookie has shown the willingness to try and steal bases this season, successfully swiping a MLB-leading 11 bags in 14 attempts. The multi-hit effort was his second in three games, going 6-for-11 with a two-run homer over that stretch.

Rodriguez went 4-for-4 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mets.

Rodriguez struggled over the first two games in the series against the Mets, going 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. However, the 21-year-old bounced back Sunday with a career-high four hits, including his second major-league home run. Rodriguez has hit the ball relatively well since the start of May, as he's slashed .346/.393/.519 with two homers, seven RBI, five runs and a stolen base over 14 games.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double in Monday's 9-0 loss to the Phillies.

The 21-year-old rookie continues to look more and more comfortable in the majors, as the rest of the M's managed only one hit combined Monday against Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia bullpen. Over the last 12 games, Rodriguez is slashing .357/.413/.500 with a homer, four steals, three RBI and four runs.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in a 2-1 win Sunday over Tampa Bay.

Rodriguez walked and stole a base in the first and added a single in the eighth. With 10 stolen bases, he leads all of baseball. In May, he is 9-for-29 and has reduced his strikeout rate significantly, striking out in 22.6 percent of his plate appearances after punching out 37 percent of the time in April. Sunday, the 21-year-old hit third in the Mariners' lineup for the first time all season.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Rays on Friday.

Rodriguez continues to figure out big-league pitching after a dismal start to the season, as he's now hitting .323 (10-for-31) over his last nine games. The talented rookie still sports a 26.5 percent strikeout rate during that span, but that's a significant improvement over the bloated 38.6 percent figure he generated in his first 17 contests.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Marlins.

The 21-year-old got on the board with his long ball off Sandy Alcantara in the sixth inning. He's caught some tough breaks early in his big-league career, with a lot of borderline pitches being called against him (to go along with some blatant misses by the umpires). Regardless he's now up to a .234 average after collecting multiple hits in four of his last nine games, and Rodriguez leads all of MLB with nine stolen bases.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Marlins on Friday.

Manager Scott Servais' decision to stick with Rodriguez through some fairly significant growing pains at the plate appears to be paying off. The precocious 21-year-old has now reached safely in six of his last seven games, boosting his season average 75 points to .211 in the process.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases in a 2-1 loss Thursday in Tampa Bay.

Rodriguez singled in the second, was hit by a pitch and stole a base in the fourth and reached on a fielder's choice and swiped a base in the ninth. He leads all of baseball with eight steals and has yet to be caught trying. With hits in five of the last six contests, he's raised his average to .194 but is still in search of his first big-league homer. While he tries to figure it out at the plate, he's contributing on the basepaths and in the field.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in a 5-4 win Sunday over Kansas City.

After failing to reach in his first three plate appearances, Rodriguez singled in the ninth and was intentionally walked in the 11th. His ninth-inning stolen base was his sixth of the season. The 21-year-old has hit safely in six of his last seven contests, going 8-for-28 with three walks and four stolen bases over that span.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, walk, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base during Saturday's 13-7 win against the Royals.

Rodriguez doubled in the fifth, singled, stole second and scored in the seventh, and walked and scored in the eighth. The 21-year-old rookie has posted consecutive multi-hit efforts for the first time this season and has recorded a hit in all but one of his last six games, a stretch that's seen his average jump from .107 to .192. A .513 OPS still ranks among the bottom 30 players in the league but Rodriguez's activity on the bases and significant upside as one of the top prospects in baseball keeps fantasy managers intrigued.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a walk, run and two stolen bases in a 6-2 victory over Texas on Tuesday.

The highly touted Rodriguez contributed to the win by singling in the seventh inning, stealing second to avoid what would have been a double play and scoring on an Abraham Toro home run. He later added a walk and second steal in the eighth to bring his season total to four-- one off the MLB lead. While the 21-year-old's bat has been cold, his wheels have been on full display as Rodriguez totaled 21 swipes in 74 minor league games last season.

Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

After Jarred Kelenic received a day off in Monday's series finale in Minnesota, Rodriguez will take a seat for the first time this season as the Mariners kick off a three-game set in Chicago. The 21-year-old came away with his first career stolen base in Monday's 4-0 loss, but he's otherwise had a rough introduction to the majors. Through four games, Rodriguez has gone 1-for-14 with one walk against seven strikeouts.

Rodriguez went 0-for2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Twins.

Seattle produced very little offense Monday, and Rodriguez was one of only two Mariners to reach third base as a result of drawing a walk, stealing second and advancing another base on a throwing error in the third inning. The theft was the first of the talented rookie's big-league career, but he showed plenty of acumen in that area with 21 steals in 26 attempts between High-A and Double-A last season. Rodriguez is off to a rocky start at the plate in the majors, however, going 1-for-14 through four contests.

Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a single and a run in a win over the Twins on Saturday.

The phenom struck out in his other three at-bats, but Rodriguez got the Mariners' game-winning rally started in the ninth inning by lacing his first big-league hit to left center. The rookie would eventually come around to score the game-tying run on Adam Frazier's double. However, Rodriguez has struck out five times in eight plate appearances through two games, so despite a dominant spring, he clearly still has some catching up to do when it comes to handling big-league arms.

Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Mariners' win over the Twins on Friday.

The elite prospect started in center field but came up empty at the plate against Twins starter Joe Ryan and three relievers. Rodriguez did find a way to display his impressive physical talent despite the empty stat line, as Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports Rodriguez showed off an elite sprint speed of 30.0 on a short groundout in his first at-bat and Brandon Gustafson of 710 ESPN Seattle relays that his lineout to right field in his last plate appearance of the afternoon had an exit velocity of 98.7 mph.

Rodriguez will bat seventh and play center field in his MLB debut Friday against the Twins.

Rodriguez's huge talent and dominant spring convinced the Mariners to include him on the Opening Day roster despite the fact that he's just 21 years old and has yet to play above Double-A. While he'll bat in the bottom third for now, it's not out of the question that he moves up the lineup quickly if he gets off to a hot start.

The Mariners announced Monday that Rodriguez has secured a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Given the existing outfield talent already at the MLB level, the Mariners might have had some justification for sending Rodriguez to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the season, but their top prospect earned his way on the big-league roster by delivering a monstrous 1.310 OPS while collecting three stolen bases across 12 Cactus League games. He'll occupy an everyday role in the outfield alongside 22-year-old Jarred Kelenic, with Mitch Haniger and Jesse Winker likely filling out the remaining corner-outfield spot while the other serves as a designated hitter. Even though he just turned 21 years old in December, Rodriguez already looks like a potential top-flight fantasy option due to his strong bat-to-ball skills, good speed and ability to hit for power.

Rodriguez appears to have earned a spot on the Mariners' Opening Day roster, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

Mariners manager Scott Servais nor anyone else in the organization has confirmed as much, and official word on Rodriguez's inclusion on the roster may not arrive until Seattle selects his contract from the minors and adds him to the 40-man roster. At this point, though, all signs point to Rodriguez breaking camp with the big club on the heels of a massive spring in which he's posted a 1.310 OPS and three stolen bases. The 21-year-old five-tool skill set should make him an immediate fantasy contributor right away, and his arrival could push the Mariners over the top in their bid to make the playoffs for the first time since 2001.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a solo home run and two runs overall in a Cactus League win over the Royals on Sunday.

Rodriguez finished just a triple shy of the cycle before being pulled for a pinch runner in the seventh inning, putting together yet another stellar spring outing. The elite prospect's third multi-hit effort of the Cactus League play -- all of which have come in the last five games -- pushed his spring average to .419 (13-for-31), a number certainly good enough to lock in an Opening Day roster spot. However, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports it's likely there's not an official announcement until Tuesday on Seattle's final cutdowns, which will leave Rodriguez and fantasy managers both in suspense for just a bit longer.

Rodriguez may have clinched an Opening Day roster spot with his inside-the-park home run against the Guardians on Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The elite prospect showed off his rich skill set on his drive to deep right center, getting around the bases in 14 seconds to beat a good throw at the plate. Kramer notes Rodriguez's blast sported 105 mph exit velocity and then caromed off the wall with plenty of momentum, giving the fleet-footed outfielder time to circle the bases. Rodriguez's Cactus League line now sits at .360/.429/.720 over 10 games, and while manager Scott Servais wasn't ready to officially declare Rodriguez has already made the team, he noted that he "couldn't be any happier with how he's played out" in reference to the precocious 21-year-old's spring performance.

Rodriguez made a couple mistakes in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, but is back in the lineup Thursday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

He hit a ground-rule double to right-center but failed to score on a Ty France single after getting deked by third baseman Jonathan Villar, who acted as if a throw was coming toward him and that he was preparing to make a tag. Rodriguez didn't see the third-base coach waving home, so it cost the team a run. He also lost a flyball in the sun and struck out in his final three plate appearances, all on offspeed stuff, mostly out of the zone. The game's top prospect is hitting .304/.360/.565 with one home run, three doubles, nine strikeouts and two walks in 23 at-bats. He has primarily played center field.

Rodriguez went 2-for-2 with an RBI double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in a Cactus League win over the Rangers on Monday.

The surging prospect flashed his versatile offensive skill set, pushing his spring average to .316 across 21 plate appearances. The only blemish on Rodriguez's Cactus League resume is his six strikeouts, but if the 21-year-old continues to produce in similar fashion over the balance of the exhibition slate, it will be difficult for manager Scott Servais to leave him off the Opening Day roster.

Rodriguez, who's hitting .364 across his first 12 Cactus League plate appearances, appears to have an increasingly realistic shot to make the Opening Day roster, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The organization's No. 1 prospect is once again wowing virtually every time he takes the field, and Kramer notes that even the presence of the similarly talented Jarred Kelenic in Rodriguez's center field spot won't necessarily be a deterrent. Rodriguez has already played center in three of his first five exhibitions, with Kelenic shifting over to right field when the former drew a start at the position on Monday. If Rodriguez made the Opening Day roster, Kelenic would likely shift to left field and recent acquisition Jesse Winker would likely see more time at designated hitter.

Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in the Mariners' Cactus League loss to the Padres on Friday. He was also caught stealing on his one attempt.

The prized prospect wasted no time making an impact in his first official exposure of the spring to big-league arms, uncorking a three-run blast in the sixth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit. Rodriguez's round tripper traveled 431 feet and boasted an exit velocity of 117 mph, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. Rodriguez hasn't been ruled out from potentially opening the season on the big-league club with an impressive enough spring after eviscerating Double-A pitching in 2021 to the tune of a .362/.461/.546 slash line across 206 plate appearances with Arkansas.

Rodriguez's contract was selected by the Mariners on Thursday.

Rodriguez will unsurprisingly be added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The 20-year-old advanced to Double-A Arkansas in 2021 and slashed .362/.461/.546 with seven homers, 35 runs, 26 RBI and 16 stolen bases. He'll likely be in the mix to make his major-league debut at some point in 2022.

Rodriguez will not play in the Dominican Winter League, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Rodriguez will instead remain in Arizona and Florida to train for the 2022 season. As expected, he has had a strong 2021 campaign with the Mariners' minor-league affiliates, most recently putting up a .362/.461/.546 line while striking out at just an 18 percent clip across 206 plate appearances with Double-A Arkansas. Rodriguez likely won't begin next season in Seattle, but a debut within the first few months of the campaign appears realistic.

Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with two home runs, one walk and one strikeout Friday for Double-A Arkansas.

Arguably the top prospect in baseball, Rodriguez is hitting .378/.483/.559 with six home runs, 11 steals and a 33:26 K:BB in 172 plate appearances at Double-A. He has been 84 percent better than the average hitter in the league. Rodriguez will likely return to the Arizona Fall League in a month and seems poised to open 2022 at Triple-A before getting a first-half promotion to the majors.

Rodriguez went 5-for-8 with a homer for Double-A Arkansas in Thursday's doubleheader against Frisco.

Since returning from a strong showing at the Olympics, Rodriguez has gone 8-for-19 (.421) across five games. With a composite line of .323/.414/.565 across 47 total games in High-A and Double-A this year, the 20-year-old Dominican has cemented himself as one of the top prospects -- if not the single top prospect (now that Wander Franco is in the big leagues) -- in baseball, and as long as he stays healthy, he's a near lock to make his debut with the Mariners next season.

Rodriguez has gone 8-for-20 (.400) with a double, two RBI and a run thus far for the Dominican baseball team at the Olympics.

If you were wondering why Rodriguez hasn't appeared for Double-A Arkansas since July 16, it's because he's been away for the Olympics. Mariners GM Jerry DiPoto specifically noted that he wanted the elite outfield prospect to gain experience playing "with the urgency required to win championships" in the international competition, per Hannah Keyser of Yahoo! Sports. Rodriguez hasn't shown much power in Tokyo, but he's certainly been a catalyst for the Dominican club, which will face Korea in the bronze-medal game Friday. Once the tournament wraps up, he'll return to the Double-A club, where he's presently sitting on a .910 OPS through 14 games.

Rodriguez hit .333 (7-for-21) with a double, a home run, four RBI, five walks, one hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and three runs over his first six games with Double-A Arkansas.

The slugging phenom essentially hasn't skipped a beat since his promotion from High-A Everett, where he'd frequently outmatched opposing arms. Rodriguez has reached safely in all six contests with the Travelers, and although the Mariners would certainly benefit, service-time-wise, from keeping him at the Double-A level the rest of the season, Rodriguez may force the issue with respect to a promotion to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners promoted Rodriguez from High-A Everett to Double-A Arkansas on Monday.

Given that Rodriguez concluded the 2019 campaign at the High-A level, his assignment to Everett to begin 2021 appeared to be a conservative one, but that didn't cause the 20-year-outfielder to get complacent against overmatched competition. Over his 134 plate appearances at Everett, Rodriguez slashed an impressive .325/.410/.581 with 16 extra-base hits and five stolen bases while striking out at an acceptable 21.6 percent clip. The Double-A level could prove similarly unchallenging for Rodriguez, but he'll most likely remain with the affiliate for the balance of the season as the Mariners look to delay starting his MLB service clock. Assuming Rays standout rookie Wander Franco exhausts his eligibility later this summer, Rodriguez could enter 2022 as baseball's No. 1 prospect if he continues to impress during his time in Arkansas.

Rodriguez went 3-for-6 with a home run, two additional runs and three RBI for High-A Everett in the affiliate's 20-3 win over Tri-City on Sunday.

After finishing the 2019 season at the High-A Modesto, Rodriguez has returned to the same level of competition to begin 2021, albeit with a different affiliate. The 20-year-old has quickly proven himself worthy of a tougher test, as he's torched High-A pitching to the tune of a .353/.441/.784 slash line, five home runs and three steals over his first 12 games. Once Jarred Kelenic likely graduates from prospect status within the next month, Rodriguez will become the unquestioned No. 1 prospect in the organization.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run single, a stolen base and two runs in High-A Everett's win over the Hillsboro on Thursday.

The prized prospect had started the season off with a 1-for-9 tally that included four strikeouts over his first two games, but Rodriguez broke out nicely Thursday. If the 20-year-old begins generating the type of stellar production he's proven capable of in the past, a jump all the way to Triple-A Tacoma wouldn't necessarily be out of the question, as the organization's to the AquaSox was seen as somewhat conservative given Rodriguez's talent and past body of work.

Rodriguez will open the year at High-A Everett.

This is a surprising assignment for a player who doesn't seem too far from being big-league ready. While Rodriguez will likely have no trouble against High-A pitching, he has two levels separating him from the majors, so it is unlikely he gets the call anytime soon.

Rodriguez was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.

Rodriguez appeared in 17 Cactus League games this spring and slashed .333/.444/.600 with two home runs, four RBI and three stolen bases. However, he'll now join the team's minor-league camp with just under a week remaining until the regular season, and he should report to Double-A Arkansas or Triple-A Tacoma to begin the year.

Rodriguez has belted both of his spring home runs over his last two starts and is now hitting .308 (8-for-26) with two doubles, four RBI, five walks, two stolen bases and five runs in addition to the pair of round trippers across 15 Cactus League games.

The phenom increasingly looks like a player that will be facing big-league arms in regular-season action before long, with his blast against the Brewers' Brad Boxberger on Sunday going to the deepest part of the park in left-center field. That followed a bomb Wednesday against the Royals -- the 20-year-old's first of spring -- that Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports boasted a blistering 115 mph in exit velocity. Manager Scott Servais has noted Rodriguez has progressively worked deeper into counts and is doing a better job against breaking pitches compared to earlier in spring. "It's just maturing and understanding that the more baseball you play, you get a better understanding of where you're at and how to make adjustments throughout," Servais said.

Rodriguez is hitting .286 (4-for-14) with a double, an RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a run across his first eight Cactus League games.

Six of the prize prospect's 10 outs have also come on strikeouts, a reminder he's still in need of some seasoning after not yet having played above the High-A level and missing out on a year of development in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season and a wrist injury. Rodriguez is getting consistent opportunities against big-league arms thus far, however, and depending on his body of work the rest of spring, he'll very likely open the new season at either Double-A Arkansas or Triple-A Tacoma.

Rodriguez (quadriceps) delivered a walk-off bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to close out the Mariners' 5-4 Cactus League win over the Padres on Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The prized prospect wasted no time getting his spring audition off to a productive start, corroborating the health of his previously ailing quadriceps by logging three at-bats overall as the designated hitter during the contest. Rodriguez correctly anticipated a slider from San Diego reliever Parker Markel on the first pitch in his final trip to the batter's box after being dealt a healthy helping of off-speed offerings in his prior pair of plate appearances, a sign of the offensive maturation the coaching staff has been crediting him with. "They know what kind of hitter I am," Rodriguez said. "I was just expecting that first slider right there. I just took advantage of it and drove it to the middle for the 'dub,' which is good. I was already pretty confident because I knew the shape I came into camp. But getting that first hit and getting that first 'dub' was really cool to me."

Rodriguez (quadriceps) won't be debuting this season, team president Kevin Mather said in a talk with the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club in early February which was posted to the club's official YouTube channel.

Rodriguez has only played 17-games at the High-A level and was denied the chance to keep advancing through the Mariners' system after the minor leagues were canceled last year, but he's a very talented young player who could potentially help the Mariners as soon as this summer. While the team could theoretically change its tune if they're in the thick of a playoff race, Mather's speech contained quite a few references to the sort of service-time manipulation that organizations typically keep quiet about, so a debut a few weeks into the 2022 season seems like the most likely outcome.

Team president John Mozeliak said Rodriguez is dealing with a hamate injury in his wrist that could require surgery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but it appears the 23-year-old will have a delayed start to spring training. Rodriguez will be evaluated at the spring facility within the next couple days, so his status should be updated soon.

Rodriguez (quadriceps) was invited to the Mariners' major-league camp Thursday, Lauren Smith of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Rodriguez probably won't be competing for an Opening Day roster spot given that he's yet to reach Double-A and has played just 17 games at the High-A level, but he's a huge talent and could potentially make his big-league debut sometime this summer despite his inexperience. He went through a difficult 2020 season, fracturing his wrist in July and then suffering a quadriceps injury in the Dominican Winter League, but there's been no indication either issue will significantly affect him this season.

Rodriguez suffered from quadriceps discomfort while playing in a game Tuesday for Dominican Winter League club Leones del Escogido.

Rodriguez will presumably be evaluated over the next few days before a determination is made on his status for the remainder of the DWL season. After the 2020 minor-league season was cancelled and after he missed extended time at the Mariners' alternate training site with a fractured wrist, Rodriguez chose to head to the Dominican Republic for the winter to make up for the lost developmental work.

Rodriguez (wrist) is back to participating in baseball activities at the Mariners' alternate training site in Tacoma, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

The elite prospect continues to recover at a steady clip, as Drayer adds that general manager Jerry Dipoto estimates Rodriguez could be back in intrasquad games within the next week as well. Rodriguez already shifted to a soft cast earlier in August, and it appears he'll have a chance to get plenty of work in during September ahead of the offseason.

Rodriguez (wrist) had his hard cast removed Tuesday and transitioned to a soft cast.

The 19-year-old was limited to one-handed swings since sustaining the hairline fracture in mid-July, and he'll continue working to regain the strength in his left wrist. Rodriguez was initially given a 4-to-6 week recovery timeline, so he's unlikely to gain full clearance until the latter stages of August.

Mariners general manager Jerry DiPoto said that Rodriguez (wrist) will have his cast removed Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez has been limited to one-handed swings since suffering a hairline fracture in his left wrist in mid-July, but he should be able to take full hacks at the plate shortly after the cast is removed. The Mariners estimated that Rodriguez was expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to the injury, so he likely won't be ready to play in simulated games at the team's alternate training site in Tacoma until the second half of August.

Rodriguez, who suffered a hairline fracture in his left wrist Wednesday, was already taking one-handed swings in the batting cage Monday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez is supposed to be shut down from all baseball activities for 4-to-6 weeks and officially isn't expected to be ready for game action until the Dominican Winter League at the earliest. However, manager Scott Servais noted Monday that Rodriguez's abundance of energy led to the 19-year-old taking his hacks in the cage, as Rodriguez is determined to stay in shape through his recovery. Whether the prospect's clear desire to compete can translate to a quicker-than-expected return remains to be seen, but Monday's development at least implies Rodriguez will likely push for the chance to remain involved in baseball activities as much as possible.

Rodriguez won't require surgery on the hairline fracture in his left wrist, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Rodriguez suffered his wrist injury during a baserunning drill Wednesday, and he'll be shut down for 4-to-6 weeks as he recovers. Given the lengthy recovery timeline, it's unlikely that he'll be able to make his major-league debut during the abbreviated 2020 season. Rodriguez is one of the top position prospects in baseball and hit .326/.390/.540 with 12 home runs and 69 RBI in the minors last season.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Rodriguez suffered a hairline fracture in his left wrist and is scheduled to undergo more tests, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The Mariners will await the results of Rodriguez's tests before determining whether surgery is necessary and pinpointing a target date for his return, but Servais acknowledged that the 19-year-old will be "on hold for a while" after suffering the injury while diving for a ball in drills Wednesday, per Corey Brock of The Athletic. At the very least, Rodriguez will presumably be shut down for multiple weeks, thereby decreasing the likelihood of him making his MLB debut at any point in 2020. After an impressive 2019 season in the lower levels of the minors, Rodriguez further cemented his status as one of baseball's top position prospects by slashing .288/.397/.365 with a 10:8 K:BB to go with four stolen bases against stiffer competition at the Arizona Fall League.

Rodriguez appeared to injure himself during a baserunning/situational drill Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

He apparently made and awkward dive forward and may have injured his wrist, but the specifics aren't clear yet. Rodriguez walked gingerly back to the dugout with a trainer. The 19-year-old phenom was not expected play in the majors this season.