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The Seattle Mariners (44-43) have underachieved past the midway point of the 2026 MLB campaign. A turnaround seems much less likely if one of their best players is unavailable. Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel attempted to throw out Julio Rodriguez at second base, but he hit the star center fielder in the back of the helmet instead. Although the M's pillar wound up at third, he required attention from team trainer Kyle Torgerson.
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Rodriguez initially stayed in the game but ultimately exited , per MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The ball that struck him was traveling at 78.2 mph, so it is no wonder why the Mariners were concerned. Hopefully, the team has an encouraging update to share after this American League West clash.
Victor Robles filled the vacant slot in center before absorbing contact himself. He was hit with a pitch in the forearm and wrist area and was removed at the top of the fifth inning , per Kramer. Seattle cannot catch a break.
Following an underwhelming June — slashed .248/.325/.327/.651 — Rodriguez is hoping to regain his footing in July and enjoy another one of his signature second-half eruptions. An unforeseen setback could always deny him the chance, however.
The Mariners rank in the bottom-seven in OPS, batting average and runs scored, so they could seriously use a Julio Rodriguez resurgence. The three-time All-Star, who owns three top-10 MVP finishes to his name, has a .259 batting average, .323 on-base percentage and .424 slugging percentage with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs through 87 games.
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Rodriguez and Seattle will wait for more information before deciding how to proceed forward.
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