Julio Rodríguez expected to return for Mariners on Saturday
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Julio Rodríguez, the Seattle Mariners' center fielder, is anticipated to return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Rodríguez was placed on the seven-day injured list on July 3 due to a concussion sustained when he was hit in the back of the head during a game on July 2. He participated in pregame drills and ran the bases before a potential return. General manager Justin Hollander is hopeful about Rodríguez's availability pending his performance in Friday's pregame activities. Meanwhile, Brendan Donovan of the Mariners has begun a rehab assignment after a groin strain sidelined him since May.
- •Rodríguez placed on injured list July 3 due to concussion
- •Expected return against San Francisco Giants on Saturday
- •Participated in pregame drills and base running
- •General manager hopeful about his readiness
- •Brendan Donovan starting rehab assignment for Tacoma
- 2:43 AMESPN MLB — Mariners hopeful Rodriguez can return Saturday
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners' Julio Rodríguez projected to return to lineup Saturday
"Julio Rodríguez, the Seattle center fielder who was placed on the seven-day injured list July 3 because of a concussion, is projected to return to the Mariners’ lineup Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Rodríguez was struck by a ball in the back of the head in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on July 2. “I would be hopeful that he’ll be ready to go tomorrow, but I don’t know that, and we’ll just see how he feels after the full pregame today.”
"Seattle GM Justin Hollander is hopeful center fielder Julio Rodriguez can return from a concussion on Saturday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 18, 2026, 2:43 AMMariners hopeful Rodriguez can return Saturday
Seattle GM Justin Hollander is hopeful center fielder Julio Rodriguez can return from a concussion on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:26 AMMariners' Julio Rodríguez projected to return to lineup Saturday
Julio Rodríguez, the Seattle center fielder who was placed on the seven-day injured list July 3 because of a concussion, is projected to return to the Mariners’ lineup Saturday against the San Francisco Giants. Rodríguez was struck by a ball in the back of the head in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on July 2. “I would be hopeful that he’ll be ready to go tomorrow, but I don’t know that, and we’ll just see how he feels after the full pregame today.”
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