Julio Rodriguez exits game after being hit by throw against Angels
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez left Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit in the head by a throw. Initially a base runner, Rodriguez reached third after the incident but was visibly in pain and was checked by trainers. After returning to the field in the second inning, he was ultimately replaced by Victor Robles before the third inning. The Mariners faced further injury concerns as left fielder Randy Arozarena and Robles were also hit by pitches during the game.
- •Rodriguez was hit in the head by a throw from Nolan Schanuel.
- •He returned to center field but was pulled before the third inning.
- •Victor Robles replaced Rodriguez in center field.
- •Arozarena and Robles also exited the game after being hit by pitches.
- •Rodriguez has 14 home runs this season, tied for most on the team.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Place Superstar Outfielder on Injured List
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners do Just Enough in 1-0 Win Against Los Angeles Angels
- 4:57 AMESPN MLB — M's Rodriguez exits after throw hits back of helme...
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners' Rodriguez removed after being hit in helmet by thrown ball
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Star Seattle Mariners Outfielder Exits Game Against Los Angeles Angels
"Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from the Mariners' game against Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball. Rodriguez was running from first to second on a ground ball in the first inning when first baseman Nolan Schanuel fielded it and tried to throw to second to start a double play. The errant throw allowed Rodriguez to take third.
"Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball as he slid into second base and was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels in the third inning.
"Bryce Miller's seven-inning gem stalled the Angels offense and the Mariners pulled off the sweep against their American League West foes.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:48 PMSeattle Mariners Place Superstar Outfielder on Injured List
Julio Rodriguez will be placed on the 7-day concussion IL after being hit in the head by a throw Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:30 AMSeattle Mariners do Just Enough in 1-0 Win Against Los Angeles Angels
Bryce Miller's seven-inning gem stalled the Angels offense and the Mariners pulled off the sweep against their American League West foes.
- ESPN MLBJul 3, 2026, 4:57 AMM's Rodriguez exits after throw hits back of helme...
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball as he slid into second base and was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels in the third inning.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 3:08 AMMariners' Rodriguez removed after being hit in helmet by thrown ball
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from the Mariners' game against Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball. Rodriguez was running from first to second on a ground ball in the first inning when first baseman Nolan Schanuel fielded it and tried to throw to second to start a double play. The errant throw allowed Rodriguez to take third.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:41 AMStar Seattle Mariners Outfielder Exits Game Against Los Angeles Angels
Julio Rodriguez was pulled from the series finale against the Angels after being hit in the head by a throw Thursday.
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