Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, run scored and two strikeouts in the team's 9-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the second game of the season. It was nice to see Rodriguez get into the hit column after he went hitless on Opening Day on Thursday. The 22-year-old reigning American League Rookie of the Year was a high fantasy draft pick for a good reason, as there simply isn't much he can't do on a baseball field. If he can stay healthy in 2023, J-Rod has a realistic chance to finish as the most valuable fantasy hitter. Keep him in starting lineups each and every day.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez ran into the outfield wall while attempting to make a leaping catch during Monday's game. The 22-year-old said he jammed his arm into his ribs and knocked the wind out of him. Despite that, Rodriguez stayed in the game and told reporters he is fine going forward. Fantasy managers can take a sigh of relief that Rodriguez didn't suffer an injury during this play. He isn't expected to miss any time and should be a top tier fantasy option heading into the 2023 season.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez only had four of his 25 stolen bases in the second half of last season, but part of that was due to health, and part of it was pitchers paying more attention to him on the bases. But Rodriguez could be running even more in 2023. "It's a big part of his game," manager Scott Servais said. The 22-year-old reigning American League Rookie of the Year hit .284/.345/.509 with an .853 OPS, 28 home runs, 75 RBI and 84 runs scored in 560 plate appearances and 132 games in addition to his 25 stolen bases in his rookie season in 2022. He's already one of the most dynamic players in baseball, and more stolen bases would only be the cherry on top. J-Rod is here to stay, folks, and he's ranked at RotoBaller as the No. 5 overall fantasy asset.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was named the 2022 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Rodriguez won the award over Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. The 21-year-old J-Rod led all rookies in 2022 in home runs (28), wins above replacement (6.0), OPS (.854), wRC+ (146) and total bases (260). He led AL rookies in slugging percentage at .509 and ranked second among all rookies in RBI (75), runs scored (84) and stolen bases (25). Rodriguez finished third in hits with 145. He joined Mike Trout as the only players in AL/NL history with at least 25 homers, 25 steals and an .800 OPS in their rookie season. He's the fifth player in M's history to win the award and the eighth Dominican-born player to claim the honor.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and is hitting leadoff in his first career postseason game on Friday in Game 1 of the American League Wild-Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Rodriguez is a big reason why Seattle is back in the postseason in 2022, as the 21-year-old All-Star hit .284/.345/.509 with an .853 OPS, 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 84 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in his 511 at-bats. He enters his first postseason action on a modest four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 6-for-12 (.500) with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez put a cap on an impressive first MLB season on Wednesday by going 1-for-2 with his 28th home run and a run scored in the 5-4 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez led off the game with a solo home run and will get to play in the postseason in his first major-league season with the Mariners set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend in the American League Wild-Card Series. Going into the postseason, the 21-year-old is riding a five-game hitting streak in which he's gone 8-for-16 with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored. In his first MLB regular season, J-Rod hit .284/.345/.509 with an .853 OPS, 28 home runs, 75 RBI, 84 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 511 at-bats.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Rodriguez returned from the injured list on Monday and didn't miss a beat, going 3-for-4 with a double in the loss to Detroit. The M's will give him a little rest, but the 21-year-old All-Star could return to the nightcap. With J-Rod sitting out in Game 1, Jarred Kelenic is getting the start in center field and is batting sixth against Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Kelenic does have three home runs and five RBI in 11 games since rejoining the Mariners on Sept. 22, but he's also hitting just .200 (8-for-40) with 11 strikeouts.

In his first game back from the injured list on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the 4-3 loss. He was eased back into the lineup as the designated hitter, but he was back atop Seattle's lineup and looked perfectly fine. It's great news for the M's as they conclude the regular season and get ready for their wild-card series this weekend to kick off the postseason. The 21-year-old Dominican outfielder has lived up to all of the hype in his first MLB season, and he's now slashing .284/.345/.506 with an .851 OPS, 27 home runs, 74 RBI, 82 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 504 at-bats.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) was activated from the injured list and is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Bryan Garcia. The Mariners will ease Rodriguez back into action with just three regular season games left before the postseason. The 21-year-old has been as advertised in his first major-league season, slashing an impressive .280/.342/.502 with an .844 OPS, 27 home runs, 73 RBI, 81 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 500 at-bats. Seattle will be hoping that he can pick up where he left off as the club gets ready for a postseason appearance in 2022 later this week. In 16 games last month before his injury, J-Rod was hitting .383 (23-for-60) with six homers, eight RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases.

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) will begin baseball activities on Thursday and is aiming to return from the injured list when he's eligible next Monday. The Mariners took the conservative approach by putting him on the injured list to make sure his back gets right, and Rodriguez has reported feeling better every day. The 21-year-old should be able to play in the last couple games of the regular season before a potential playoff run. He's been great in his first MLB season, slashing .280/.342/.502 with an .844 OPS, 27 home runs, 73 RBI, 81 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 500 at-bats, but unfortunately fantasy managers won't get much from him the rest of this season.

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) will be ready to go when his 10 days are up on the injured list. Rodriguez is first eligible to return from the injured list on Oct. 3, so fantasy managers should expect him back then. The 21-year-old All-Star landed on the IL last Friday with a lower back strain. Although he won't have much time to make a fantasy impact when he returns, at least he'll be available for the final series of the regular season against the Detroit Tigers for any fantasy managers that play through the end of the season. J-Rod has become a superstar in his first MLB season, hitting .280/.342/.502 with an .844 OPS, 27 home runs, 73 RBI, 81 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 500 at-bats.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The 21-year-old slugger is dealing with a lower back strain, so hopefully he won't need additional time on the sideline. He underwent an MRI on Friday, so apparently the team saw something they didn't like during the testing. Rodriguez will be eligible to return for the final series of the regular season, assuming he's ready to go. In the meantime, Taylor Trammell has been recalled from the minors. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from his bat.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is likely heading to the injured list after he left the game early on Thursday with more lower back tightness. Rodriguez was headed for an MRI exam Friday after he missed three games last weekend with the same issue. Manager Scott Servais said Thursday night that he was concerned about the 21-year-old All-Star's injury, and there's now a chance we won't see the impressive youngster until the playoffs, if Seattle makes it. He has been a must-start in fantasy all year, so this is a big blow for fantasy managers down the stretch. With J-Rod out for the next two weeks, Jarred Kelenic and Sam Haggerty should see more playing time in Seattle's outfield.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) will undergo an MRI exam on Friday, according to manager Scott Servais. The 21-year-old outfielder missed the entire weekend series due to a lingering back issue. The team is injured about his back, so they will have additional testing done on Rodriguez. Hopefully, Rodriguez won't need to be placed on the injured list. Fantasy managers should have more information later in the day on Friday.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) will undergo an MRI exam on Friday in Kansas City, according to manager Scott Servais, who called the injury "concerning." Rodriguez didn't go for imaging tests when he first experienced lower back tightness and missed three games last weekend. The 21-year-old left the game in the first inning on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics with more back tightness, so fantasy managers can probably expect him to be out on Friday against the Royals. We'll all just be hoping that he can return before the end of the regular season. J-Rod has lived up to the hype in his first MLB season, slashing .279/.341/.499 with an .840 OPS, 27 homers, 73 RBI, 80 runs and 25 stolen bases in 499 at-bats. Look for more updates on Rodriguez on Friday.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics with lower back tightness in the first inning. It's not a good sign for the 21-year-old All-Star, as he also missed three games over the weekend with the same issue. Seattle will be hoping to have Rodriguez for a possible postseason run, so it's unlikely that they'll rush him back for the end of the regular season. Consider him day-to-day for now. J-Rod has been worth the hype in his first big-league season, entering the day Thursday hitting .279/.341/.499 with an .840 OPS, 27 home runs, 73 RBI, 80 runs scored and 25 stolen bases in 499 at-bats. If he misses extended time, Jarred Kelenic, Dylan Moore and Sam Haggerty will fight for playing time in Seattle's outfield.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The Mariners were optimistic that the 21-year-old All-Star would avoid the injured list, and they were right. He will return to the lineup on Monday after taking 30 to 35 swings off a tee on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to get the outfield phenom back into their starting lineups right away. He's been extremely impressive this month before his back injury, going 20-for-51 (.392) with six long balls, eight RBI, 13 runs scored and two stolen bases in only 13 games.

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, Rodriguez took 30 to 35 swings off a tee on Sunday and is "feeling better," according to manager Scott Servais. There is no timetable for Rodriguez's return, but an injured list stint is unlikely. The 21-year-old All-Star remains day-to-day for now, but hopefully he'll return soon for fantasy managers. Monday will be Rodriguez's third straight missed game. Dylan Moore will get the start in center field and will hit fifth against Angels left-hander Jose Suarez, while shortstop J.P. Crawford will serve as the team's leadoff hitter for the third straight game.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is sitting out on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. Rodriguez was a late scratch before Saturday's contest with lower back tightness and it appears he's still dealing with that issue. The Mariners, who are on the cusp of snapping a 21-year- playoff drought, are going to be extremely cautious with their budding superstar and will keep him out another game. Dylan Moore is starting in center field in his place. J-Rod could return to the lineup for the series finale on Monday.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels due to lower-back tightness. The severity of his injury is unknown, and the 21-year-old is considered day-to-day. Taylor Trammell replaced Rodriguez in center field and is batting eighth in Saturday's contest. Fantasy managers should remove Rodriguez from their lineups immediately. Trammell is 0-for-13 over seven games in September and is not a recommended streaming option for Saturday's slate. Rodriguez will undergo further evaluation, and more information about his injury should be known after the game. Stay tuned.