Seattle Mariners All-Star center fielder Julio Rodriguez is heading to the injured list after taking a throw directly to the back of his helmet during Thursday’s game, the team announced Friday.
Rodriguez, 25, was struck by a throw from Nolan Schanuel during the first inning of Seattle’s 1-0 home victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Despite the blow, Rodriguez remained in the game and even advanced to third base on the play. Manager Dan Wilson and head athletic trainer Kyle Torgerson came out to check on him, and Rodriguez continued playing center field through the top of the second inning before eventually making his way to the clubhouse. He was removed from the game in the third inning.
On Friday, the Mariners officially placed Rodriguez on the seven-day concussion injured list. As part of the corresponding roster moves, Seattle called up utility player Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma and shifted right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell, who is dealing with a right shoulder strain, to the 60-day injured list.
Rodriguez, a three-time All-Star selected in 2022, 2023, and 2025, is batting .259 this season with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs across 87 games. The 2022 American League Rookie of the Year has put together a career batting average of .272, with 126 home runs and 381 RBIs over 677 games.
Mastrobuoni, 30, has appeared in eight games with Seattle this season, going 5-for-23 at the plate with one RBI for a .217 average. Over 202 games spread across parts of five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Mariners, he holds a career batting average of .230 with two home runs and 22 RBIs.
