Julio Rodriguez Expected To Be Activated And Play On Sunday
4 months agoSeattle Mariners All-Star outfielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list and put back in the starting lineup for Sunday's night's showdown against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Luis Severino, serving as the designated hitter. Rodriguez suffered a high-ankle sprain on July 21 while making a play against the center-field fence and has been out since then. He has made consistent progress in his recovery and has tested out his ankle in recent days by running. It's unclear when J-Rod will return to center field, but his return to the lineup should give Seattle a boost at a time when they are battling the Houston Astros for the lead in the American League West. Rodriguez has had a disappointing 2024 season, but in nine games before his injury, he hit .438 with a 1.281 OPS with three home runs.
Source: ESPN - Buster Olney
Source: ESPN - Buster Olney