Julio Rodriguez Could Return To Center Field Soon
3 months agoSeattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) is back up to top running speed and has a chance to return to center field during the team's next homestand from Aug. 23-28. Rodriguez, who missed almost three weeks with a right-ankle sprain, has been working exclusively as the designated hitter since coming off the injured list on Aug. 11. Servais said the M's considered playing Rodriguez in center field this week against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they decided against it in part due to how fast the Dodger Stadium outfield grass plays. It's been a disappointing season overall for the Dominican star outfielder, and he's hit .258 (8-for-31) with no home runs, two doubles, an RBI and eight strikeouts in eight games since returning from his ankle sprain. J-Rod has only 11 homers, 38 RBI and 18 steals in 108 games after posting a 30/30 campaign in 2023 with 103 RBI.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com