Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez leaves game vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Seattle Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez was removed from Monday’s game before the sixth inning after sustaining an injury during the previous half inning.
- Rodríguez reached first base on a slow infield hit, during which a throw from Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz struck him in the backside, causing him to grab his left glute.
- The hit occurred with two outs and resulted in the game’s first run, scoring Victor Robles.
- Rodríguez remained in the game until the end of the fifth inning but was taken out between innings, with Victor Robles moving to center field and Weston Wilson replacing Rodríguez in right field.
- The Mariners have not provided any immediate information regarding the reason for Rodríguez’s removal.
