Mariners place CF Julio Rodriguez on 7-day concussion IL

Field Level Media|published: Fri 3rd July, 20:31 2026

Jul 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) reacts to getting hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Hit in the back of the helmet with a throw on Thursday, Seattle Mariners All-Star center fielder Julio Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday.

Rodriguez, 25, left Thursday's 1-0 home win over the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning, two innings after Nolan Schanuel's throw hit Rodriguez directly in the back of the helmet. Rodriguez advanced to third on the play, then was checked on by manager Dan Wilson and head athletic trainer Kyle Torgerson. The three-time All-Star stayed in the game and played center field in the top of the second before heading to the clubhouse.

In a corresponding move, the Mariners selected the contract of utility man Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma. Seattle also transferred right-hander Cooper Criswell (right shoulder strain) to the 60-day injured list.

An All-Star in 2022, 2023 and 2025, Rodriguez is hitting .259 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs in 87 games this season. The 2022 American League Rookie of the Year has a career batting average of .272 with 126 home runs and 381 RBIs in 677 games.

Mastrobuoni, 30, has played in eight games this season with Seattle, batting .217 with one RBI in 23 at-bats. In 202 games over parts of five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs and Mariners, he is a .230 hitter with two home runs and 22 RBIs.

--Field Level Media