Julio Rodriguez exits game after hit to back of helmet
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's game against the Angels after being struck in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball. The incident occurred during the first inning of the Mariners' 1-0 victory. Following the impact, Rodriguez was placed in concussion protocol, raising concerns regarding his availability for upcoming games as the Mariners continue their season.
- •Rodriguez hit in back of helmet by a thrown ball.
- •The Mariners won 1-0 against the Angels.
- •Rodriguez placed in concussion protocol after incident.
- •Team assesses his condition for future games.
- 2:04 AMESPN MLB — Mariners put J-Rod on 7-day IL with concussion
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners' Julio Rodríguez placed on 7-day injured list with concussion after being hit in helmet
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez goes on 7-day concussion injured list after taking throw to back of helmet
- 4:57 AMESPN MLB — M's Rodriguez exits after throw hits back of helme...
"Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who was removed from the Mariners’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being struck by a ball in the back of the head, was placed on the 7-day injured list on Friday with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Mariners selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma. Rodríguez was running from first to second on a ground ball in the first inning of Thursday's 1-0 win when first baseman Nolan Schanuel fielded it and tried to throw to second to start a double play.
"Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's 1-0 win over the Angels after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball and was placed in concussion protocol.
"Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who left Thursday night's game after taking a throw to the back of the helmet, was placed on the seven-day IL with a concussion.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 4, 2026, 2:04 AMMariners put J-Rod on 7-day IL with concussion
Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who left Thursday night's game after taking a throw to the back of the helmet, was placed on the seven-day IL with a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 12:48 AMMariners' Julio Rodríguez placed on 7-day injured list with concussion after being hit in helmet
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who was removed from the Mariners’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being struck by a ball in the back of the head, was placed on the 7-day injured list on Friday with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the Mariners selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma. Rodríguez was running from first to second on a ground ball in the first inning of Thursday's 1-0 win when first baseman Nolan Schanuel fielded it and tried to throw to second to start a double play.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:20 PMMariners OF Julio Rodríguez goes on 7-day concussion injured list after taking throw to back of helmet
Rodríguez was hit in the back of the head during an attempted double-play in the first inning and eventually left Thursday's win over the Angels.
- ESPN MLBJul 3, 2026, 4:57 AMM's Rodriguez exits after throw hits back of helme...
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's 1-0 win over the Angels after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball and was placed in concussion protocol.
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