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Julio Rodríguez (concussion) making progress

Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

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Julio Rodríguez (concussion) worked out on the field prior to Friday’s series opener against the Giants.

The 25-year-old outfielder was in good spirits and noted that he’s trending in the right direction, but he has yet to be cleared to return to live game action. It’s possible he’s able to join the Mariners at some point before the weekend is through.

- David Shovein

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Source: Daniel Kramer

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SEA Center Fielder #44

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Mariners activated OF Julio Rodríguez from the 7-day concussion injured list.

Rodríguez returns to Seattle’s lineup for Saturday’s showdown against the Giants at T-Mobile Park after missing just over two weeks recovering from a concussion, but will begin his second half as the designated hitter, with Luke Raley handling center field. The 25-year-old franchise cornerstone was hitting .259/.323/.424 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 12 steals in 378 plate appearances across 87 games to open the season. His presence should provide an immediate lift for Seattle’s offense.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez (concussion) could be activated prior to Saturday’s contest against the Giants.

Rodríguez went through a full pregame workout prior to Friday’s series opener at T-Mobile Park before indicating to reporters that he’s “trending” in the right direction. The 25-year-old fantasy stalwart has been sidelined with a concussion for nearly two weeks. He’s seemingly cleared every hurdle necessary to return, leaving the door open for Seattle to activate him as early as Saturday’s contest. Simply put, Rodríguez is close to returning.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Mariners placed OF Julio Rodríguez on the 7-day concussion injured list.

Rodríguez was removed from Thursday’s game against the Angels after he was hit in the back of the head by an errant throw from Nolan Schanuel. The Mariners haven’t given any clear timeline for when he may be able to return, but he’ll have more than a week to pass through the concussion protocol with next week’s All-Star break baked in. Miles Mastrobuoni was promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to take his place on the Mariners’ roster.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez went through concussion protocols after leaving Thursday’s game and will be reevaluated Friday morning.

Rodríguez was hit by a thrown ball in the game against the Angels. It looks like we won’t know anything further about his condition until the afternoon.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez was removed from Thursday night’s game against the Angels due to an apparent head injury.

The 25-year-old superstar was hit in the back of the head by an errant throw from Nolan Schanuel in the third inning then was seen talking to the training staff before heading into the tunnel. It’s likely that Rodríguez will need to clear the concussion protocol before he’s able to return to the M’s lineup.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez went 2-for-4 with a run scored, one RBI, and a stolen base against the Guardians on Sunday.

Rodríguez drew a walk and scored a run in the third inning, then singled to bring a run home and stole a base in the sixth. He would reach for a third time with a base hit in the eighth. The 25-year-old outfielder had cooled significantly in June, hitting .213 with two homers in the month going into Sunday’s contest. He’s slashing .253/.315/.423 with 14 homers, 44 runs scored, 40 RBI, and 12 steals across 368 plate appearances.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez went 1-for-4 and drove in a run on Friday night as the Mariners triumphed over the Guardians in Cleveland.

The 25-year-old superstar added a valuable insurance run with an RBI single off of Daniel Espino in the eighth inning that plated Colt Emerson from second base. He also struck out twice in the ballgame. For the season, Rodríguez is now hitting .247/.307/.421 with 14 long balls, 39 RBI and 11 swipes in 358 plate appearances.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) returned to the Mariners’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

The 25-year-old superstar was held out of action on Thursday due to a hamstring spasm. He’s feeling much improved after the day off though and is right back in center field and batting third for the M’s against Ranger Suarez and the Red Sox on Friday evening in Seattle.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) is not in Seattle’s lineup for Thursday’s game against the Orioles.

He’s regarded as day-to-day, but it’s not surprising for him to miss a day game after a night game given the hamstring spasms. Miles Mastrobuoni will play left field and push Victor Robles to center as the Mariners take on RHP Shane Baz and the Orioles.
Julio Rodríguez

SEA Center Fielder #44

Julio Rodríguez is day-to-day with a hamstring spasm, according to manager Dan Wilson.

That’s a relief, though as banged up as the team’s offense is at the moment, even a day-to-day injury might be difficult for the Mariners to deal with. The Mariners will likely use Victor Robles in center if Rodríguez can’t play Thursday.

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Will Klein

LAD Relief Pitcher #61
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Will Klein will start the second game of a doubleheader Sunday against the Yankees.

The Dodgers will go with a bullpen game, and Klein will begin the parade of reliever arms Klein won’t go anywhere close to the necessary five innings that would be required for him to get a win.
- Christopher Crawford

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Richard Lovelady

WSH Relief Pitcher #55
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Nationals transferred LHP Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the recovery timeline for Lovelady, who is shelved indefinitely with a left triceps strain. This move was done as a procedural move to open up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for the addition of Matt Krook on Sunday.
- David Shovein

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PJ Poulin

WSH Relief Pitcher #50
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Nationals placed LHP PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 16, with a left flexor strain.

The 29-year-old southpaw has been a valuable contributor to the Nationals’ bullpen this season, posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 25/21 K/BB ratio across 36 2/3 innings in his 35 appearances. No word yet on how long he’ll be sidelined for.
- David Shovein

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Matt Krook

FA Relief Pitcher #58
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Nationals re-signed LHP Matt Krook to a one-year contract.

Krook refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester just before the All-Star break and now finds himself getting a spot on the Nationals’ active roster. PJ Poulin (elbow) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.
- David Shovein

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Samuel Basallo

BAL Catcher #29
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Samuel Basallo was removed from Sunday’s contest against the Astros due to right shoulder discomfort.

The 21-year-old backstop suffered the injury on a swing in the second inning and was replaced by Sam Huff when the Orioles took the field in the bottom of the frame. No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long he may be shelved for.
- David Shovein

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Gustavo Campero

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Angels activated C Gustavo Campero from the 10-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Campero had been shelved since early June due to a fractured right hand. He’ll return to an everyday role in the minor league where he’ll continue to function as extra catching depth for the Halos.
- David Shovein

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Will Vest

DET Relief Pitcher #19
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Tigers transferred RHP Will Vest to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Vest, who is dealing with a stress fracture in his right elbow. This was done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the Tigers’ 40-man roster for the addition of Troy Watson on Sunday. Vest won’t be eligible to return until early September.
- David Shovein

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Troy Watson

DET Starting Pitcher
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Tigers selected the contract of RHP Troy Watson from Triple-A Toledo; optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

With Will Vest being moved to the 60-day injured list on Sunday, the Tigers had an opening on their 40-man roster to add Watson. The 29-year-old hurler has compiled a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and a 39/20 K/BB ratio over 56 1/3 innings primarily at Triple-A Toledo this season. He could get a chance to finally make his big league debut before the summer is through.
- David Shovein

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Colson Montgomery

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Colson Montgomery swatted his 24th home run of the season on Sunday, helping to power the White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Montgomery did his damage in the sixth inning of this one, crushing a 1-2 splitter from Trey Yesavage for a 388-foot (106.3-mph EV) solo shot that extended the White Sox’ advantage to 2-0. He also singled in the ballgame, finishing the afternoon 2-for-4. On the season, the 24-year-old shortstop is slashing .224/.307/.477 to go along with 24 homers and 57 RBI.
- David Shovein

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Braden Montgomery

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Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 and drove in a run on Sunday as the White Sox triumphed over the Blue Jays.

Montgomery delivered a run-scoring single off of Trey Yesavage in the sixth inning that increased the White Sox’ lead to 3-0. He also singled in the fourth inning but was left stranded there. With his two-hit attack, the 23-year-old rookie outfielder is now hitting .241/.305/.414 with three homers, 17 RBI and a 26/10 K/BB ratio through his first 128 plate appearances with the White Sox.
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