Brock

Rodden

It seems like a routine day off for Young, who has gone 16-for-84 (.190) in August with two home runs, 10 runs scored, and a 14/6 K/BB ratio. Brock Rodden will start at second base and bat ninth, and Weston Wilson will play third base and hit seventh against lefty Jesus Luzardo.

Crawford has been out with wrist inflammation since late July. His return can’t come fast enough with Seattle missing top prospect Colt Emerson and currently relying on Brock Rodden at shortstop.

As expected, the 26-year-old infielder will get his first shot at showing what he can do at the MLB level with Colt Emerson being optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma. Rodden hit .262/.342/.499 with 19 homers, 65 RBI and eight stolen bases in 410 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.

Rodden will fill the roster space that was vacated when Colt Emerson was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after Thursday’s game. It will be the first trip to the big leagues for the 26-year-old infielder who was a fifth-round selection by the Mariners from the 2023 draft class. Rodden hit .262/.342/.499 with 19 long balls, 65 RBI, eight stolen bases and a 93/43 K/BB ratio in 410 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.

The 21-year-old phenom struggled in his first exposure against MLB pitching, slashing a woeful .190/.246/.335 with eight home runs, 23 RBI, three stolen bases and an 83/15 K/BB ratio in his first 241 plate appearances. He should get plenty of time at the Triple-A level to get his confidence back up before getting another chance with the M’s. Brock Rodden is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to take Emerson’s spot on the active roster on Friday.