Julio Rodr\u00edguez just took a 78.2 mph throw from Nolan Schanuel directly off the back of his helmet. <\/p>\n
It allowed him to go first-to-third on a double play attempt, but also left him needing a breather after.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s checked out by Kyle Torgerson but will remain in this game. pic.twitter.com\/CVYdEgdppG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) July 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n But the night didn\u2019t stop there. Victor Robles, who replaced Rodr\u00edguez, was later hit on the right forearm and wrist area by a 97.9 mph fastball. He also stayed in briefly before exiting. The good news is that X-rays came back negative.\u00a0<\/p>\n Julio Rodr\u00edguez Concussion Scare Was Only Part of Mariners\u2019 Outfield Problem<\/p>\n Luke Raley had to move from right field to center, and Weston Wilson had to enter the game. The Mariners had to start rearranging furniture in real time because two outfielders were gone before the night was even finished. Randy Arozarena also found himself getting hit by a pitch in the game as well. So three outfielders were drilled in one game. Luckily Arozarena stayed in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mariners depth conversation is already a weird one. <\/a>Most of their outfielders have dealt with issues this season. Raley had just returned to the lineup after a left forearm strain and elbow discomfort. Dominic Canzone has been dealing with a nagging hamstring.<\/a> Arozarena and Julio have had their own hamstring issues, and the Mariners just put Rob Refsnyder on the IL with knee inflammation. To say seeing multiple outfielders leave in one game is terrifying would be an understatement.\u00a0<\/p>\n Manager Dan Wilson said that the staff will take another look at Julio Friday morning and assess the situation. But concussion protocols are tricky, and even if he can avoid the IL, it’s uncertain if he\u2019ll be in the lineup to start their upcoming series against the Blue Jays.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rodr\u00edguez is currently in the middle of another solid season.<\/a> He\u2019s slashing .259\/.323\/.424 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs with 12 stolen bases and 113 OPS+. It\u2019s slightly below his career 127 OPS+ numbers, but there\u2019s been a lack of rhythm when it comes to the Mariners and their stars that haven\u2019t done him any favors this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nights like July 2 are exactly why depth is important. When your star center fielder takes 78 mph off the back of his helmet, and your backup plan takes 98 mph two innings later, you\u2019ll find yourself naturally thinned out. The Mariners still found a way to win the game with J.P. Crawford coming around to score the lone run in the bottom of the sixth inning.\u00a0<\/p>\n Still, the outfield took a beating, and the M\u2019s have to wait to see if they need to make some internal moves to keep the roster intact.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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