Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Rodriguez has struggled mightily in the early going, so this off day is likely giving him a chance to reset. The 23-year-old was a fantasy star last season, but he is carrying a dismal .186/.238/.203 slash line with no home runs and 21 strikeouts to start 2024. Luke Raley will get the start in centerfield and bat eighth with Rodriguez sidelined. Raley managed to hit 19 homers last season, but he is not a recommended fantasy option on Sunday.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks on Thursday versus the Cincinnati Reds in Cactus League action. The 23-year-old has been having a great spring and is hitting .417 with a homer, five RBI and one stolen base in just 24 at-bats. Rodriguez backed up his stellar rookie season with another strong campaign in 2023 and continues to ascend as one of the best baseball players in the world. With his ability to help with big numbers across the board, he can safely be one of the first players off the board in upcoming drafts as he should continue to add to already impressive resume.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, playing center field and batting second in the order. Rodriguez was dealing with minor inflammation on the back of his left hand in camp earlier this week and was held out for a few days in spring training action. It was never anything serious for the 23-year-old, though, and he's back in action this weekend. J-Rod will be fully ready to rock for Opening Day at the end of March and is one of the best all-around players in the game heading into just his third major-league season. Rodriguez has been an All-Star in his first two seasons and is a top-five overall fantasy selection in upcoming drafts.

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is likely to play in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics. Rodriguez has been dealing with some left-hand inflammation in recent days, but he has been doing light baseball activities and is feeling better. The 23-year-old All-Star's injury is not serious at all, so fantasy managers considering taking him in the first couple of picks in upcoming drafts shouldn't have anything to worry about. In standard leagues in 2023, Rodriguez was the eighth-best fantasy player in his sophomore season, hitting .275/.333/.485 with an .818 OPS, 32 home runs, 103 RBI, 37 stolen bases and 102 runs scored in 654 at-bats. The Dominican outfielder can do it all.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) played catch for the second straight day on Tuesday and said he's feeling "all good" while recovering from minor inflammation on the back of his left hand. "He feels much, much better," manager Scott Servais said. Rodriguez was also scheduled to hit some flips in the batting cage on Tuesday in spring training, and he could return to Cactus League action later this week. There should be nothing to worry about with J-Rod, who has been an All-Star in his first two big-league seasons. He was even better in his sophomore season in 2023 and is a top-five fantasy asset as a five-category contributor for the M's and fantasy managers. Rodriguez will be ready for Opening Day.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is scheduled to take some flips in the batting cages at spring training on Tuesday, and things are moving in a good direction. Rodriguez is day-to-day with some inflammation in his left hand. It's nothing serious, but the Mariners aren't going to take any chances with one of the best overall players in the game early in spring training. Depending on how he feels, the 23-year-old could return to Cactus League play later this week, and he should be totally fine by Opening Day. J-Rod made a statement in his sophomore season in 2023 and was an All-Star for the second straight year to begin his MLB career. As a true five-category contributor, he is a top-five fantasy asset in all formats.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is dealing with inflammation on the top of his left hand in camp. Rodriguez's hand has been checked out and isn't serious, so he should be able to return to Cactus League play by this weekend. Fantasy managers that already drafted Rodriguez shouldn't be too worried, but it is something that we can keep an eye on when he returns to action in spring training. The 23-year-old superstar is a five-category contributor in fantasy and has been an All-Star in both of his big-league seasons to this point. He was even better in 2023, slashing .275/.333/.485 with an .818 OPS, 32 home runs, 37 doubles, two triples, 103 RBI, 37 stolen bases and 102 runs scored in 155 games. J-Rod is a top-five fantasy asset heading into his third MLB campaign.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was on base often on Sunday in the close 9-8 loss to the division-rival Texas Rangers. Rodriguez finished the day 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, two runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts. The 22-year-old All-Star and last year's American League Rookie of the Year is now hitting .284/.343/.497 with an .839 OPS, a league-leading 179 hits, a career-high 31 home runs, 37 doubles, two triples, an even 100 RBI, 36 stolen bases and an even 100 runs scored in 148 games in just his second year in the big leagues. He's contributed 26 hits in 95 at-bats (.274) with seven long balls, six doubles, a triple, 13 RBI, a stolen base and 18 runs scored in 22 starts in the month of September.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand) is undergoing precautionary X-rays on Wednesday after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand in the game against the Oakland Athletics. Rodriguez was hit in the hand in the third inning but stayed in for the entire game, so it doesn't seem to be an injury that will keep the 22-year-old All-Star out for an extended period of time. In the 6-3 victory, J-Rod went 1-for-4 with his 31st home run of the year (a solo shot), the hit by pitch and two strikeouts. We'll keep an eye on his X-ray results, but with an off day coming on Thursday, he could be right back in the lineup for the start of a big series on Friday against the division-rival Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is now only the third player in franchise history with a 100-RBI season by the age of 22.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with his 30th home run of the year, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in the 8-5 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels in 11 innings on Monday night. With the strong performance, Rodriguez joined Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. as the only players with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 2023. Last year's American League Rookie of the Year has been even better in his second year in the big leagues, slashing .287/.342/.504 with an .847 OPS, 30 long balls, 33 doubles, two triples, 97 RBI, 36 stolen bases and 92 runs scored in 137 games. His 168 hits lead the league. Since Aug. 13, J-Rod has gone an absurd 47-for-112 (.420) with 11 homers, eight doubles, a triple, 31 RBI, nine steals and 23 runs in 24 starts. He can do it all.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez returned to the lineup on Friday against the New York Mets after missing several games due to a nerve issue in his foot, but he picked up right where he left off after a fabulous month of August. Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in the 2-1 loss in New York. The 22-year-old Dominican superstar is now hitting .288 (155-for-539) on the year with 24 home runs, 87 RBI, 35 stolen bases and 82 runs scored. He's currently riding an impressive 14-game hitting streak in which he's gone 34-for-66 (.515) with five home runs, seven doubles, 21 RBI, eight stolen bases and 13 runs scored in 71 plate appearances. J-Rod's performance in the last month is a big reason why the Mariners are now tied for the American League West lead with the Houston Astros.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) has returned to center field and the two-hole in the batting order on Friday against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga. Rodriguez missed a few games this week with a nerve issue in his left foot that turned out to be nothing serious. Fantasy managers can only hope that he'll swing the bat as well in the final month of the regular season as he did in August, when he went 45-for-105 (.429) with seven home runs, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 19 runs scored in 23 starts. The two-time All-Star is a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he's active, so managers will want to get him back in their lineups for the weekend series in New York against the Mets.

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is optimistic that outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) will return this weekend against the New York Mets. Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a nerve issue in his left foot and was also held out on Wednesday as a precaution, but it sounds as though the 22-year-old All-Star will be able to play at some point this weekend after another off day on Thursday. It's great news for the Mariners and fantasy managers alike, as the Dominican outfielder just wrapped up one of the best months you'll ever see from a hitter. In 23 starts, J-Rod went 45-for-105 (.429) with a whopping seven home runs, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 19 runs scored. Get him back into all starting fantasy lineups when he returns to Seattle's lineup.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) is being held out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left-foot soreness. Rodriguez is reportedly dealing with a nerve issue in his foot and plans to be evaluated further as a precaution, so until we know more, consider him day-to-day. With a scheduled off day coming on Thursday, the hope is that fantasy managers will have the 22-year-old superstar back for the series opener on Friday against the New York Mets. Dylan Moore is making the start in center field on Wednesday and is batting eighth against A's right-hander Zach Neal. J-Rod is as hot as they come this month, going an incredible 45-for-105 (.429) with seven home runs, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 19 runs scored in 23 starts.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (foot) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Oakland Athletics due to left-foot soreness. Until we know more about the severity of Rodriguez's foot injury, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day and check back to see if he's in Wednesday's lineup. The 22-year-old has been as hot as they come in the month of August and he's currently riding a 13-game hitting streak in which he's gone an incredible 32-for-62 (.516) with five home runs, six doubles, 21 RBI, eight stolen bases and 13 runs scored. The hot streak this month has raised J-Rod's season slash line to .286/.346/.482 with an .828 OPS, 24 homers, 87 RBI, 35 stolen bases and 82 runs scored in 535 at-bats. The red-hot M's can ill-afford to lose one of the best young talents in the game for an extended stretch.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) is back in center field and batting in the two-hole on Wednesday for the Mariners against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Michael Kopech. Rodriguez will return to action after missing the last two games with an illness, but fantasy managers will want to get the white-hot youngster back in all starting lineups immediately. The 22-year-old All-Star has been scorching hot at the plate, going 22-for-42 (.524) during an eight-game hitting streak in which he has two home runs, five doubles, 13 RBI, six stolen bases and seven runs scored. In just his second MLB season, J-Rod is hitting .278/.336/.462 with 21 home runs, 30 doubles, 79 RBI, 33 stolen bases and 76 runs scored in 121 games.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) was a late scratch from Tuesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox due to a stomach bug, per Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. Rodriguez also sat Monday, but this was a routine day off. Hopefully, he can get back into the lineup Wednesday, as he and the whole lineup have been on a hot streak. The 22-year-old has stepped things up lately, bringing his season stat line to .278/.336/.462 with 21 home runs, 79 RBI, and 33 stolen bases.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is taking a day off on Monday as the team takes on the Chicago White Sox on the road. Rodriguez doesn't take many days off, but he's earned one to begin the week. He is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak in which he's gone 22-for-42 (.524) with two home runs, five doubles, 13 RBI, six stolen bases and seven runs scored. It's an absurd stretch for one of the most talented players in the game, and his recent hot streak has raised his season slash line to .278/.336/.462 with 21 home runs, 79 RBI, 33 stolen bases and 76 runs scored. Last year's American League Rookie of the Year is a must-start anytime he's playing. Rookie Cade Marlowe is starting in center field in his place on Monday and is batting seventh against White Sox right-hander Touki Toussaint.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez had arguably his best game of 2023, going 5-for-5 with a double, a home run, five RBI, and a run scored during the 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The sophomore continues to stay hot with the stick, as he's batting .377 in August with a 1.042 OPS. Over 118 contests overall in 2023, Rodriguez is slashing .269/.329/.451 with 20 homers, 72 runs, 78 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. The 22-year-old remains an elite fantasy asset, and fantasy owners should start him in every format.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Friday's 9-2 blowout win over the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old smacked a three-run homer during the fourth inning before doubling in an additional run in the sixth frame to send Kyle Gibson packing. Rodriguez now has five multi-hit showings in his past six outings. Overall, two-time All-Star is slashing an effective .259/.322/.438 with 19 round-trippers, 66 RBI, and 27 stolen bases over 512 trips to the dish.