Summary
The Mariners faced a serious setback when center fielder Julio Rodriguez was helped off the field due to an apparent leg injury after being struck by a line drive. With the team already struggling, having lost ten of their last 14 games, Rodriguez’s potential absence poses a significant threat to their playoff hopes. While the severity of the injury is unknown, the team may need to rely on less experienced players for outfield depth if he requires a stint on the injured list, although reinforcements like Luke Raley could return soon to help mitigate the impact.