Julio Rodríguez Enters Concussion Protocol Following Injury Exit
WHO:
MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles, Dan Wilson (Mariners manager), Kyle Torgerson (head athletic trainer), Nolan Schanuel (Angels first baseman), Walbert Ureña (Angels starter), Randy Arozarena.
The Seattle Times - Julio Rodríguez, Victor Robles, Dan Wilson, Kyle Torgerson, Nolan Schanuel, Walbert Ureña, Randy Arozarena.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez is going through concussion protocol and will be down for at least one full week, with the earliest return date being next Friday when the Mariners open their final series of the first half at Tropicana Field.
MLB.com - Manager Dan Wilson stated, “As he kind of said last night when he got over there, I think when the adrenaline of the moment kind of ran out, he kind of felt lightheaded at the time.”
MLB.com - Victor Robles was back in the lineup after his injury and is expected to start in center field for the next week.
MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez will be down for at least one full week, per the concussion IL minimum.
MLB.com - The earliest that Rodríguez is eligible to return is next Friday, when the Mariners open their final series of the first half at Tropicana Field.
MLB.com - Manager Dan Wilson stated, “With head injuries, you have to be so careful. And so I think giving him the extra time and precaution is definitely the way to go at this point.”
MLB.com - Victor Robles was back in the lineup after taking a 97.9 mph fastball off his right wrist/forearm.
MLB.com - Luke Raley returned after missing three games with a left forearm issue.
MLB.com - Dominic Canzone has been dealing with a right hamstring issue but has been playing through it.
MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list.
MLB.com - Infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been selected to take Rodríguez's place on the roster.
MLB.com - Right-hander Cooper Criswell has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for Mastrobuoni.
MLB.com - Rodríguez has a .259/.323/.424 batting line, 115 wRC+, and 12 stolen bases for the season.
MLB.com - Julio Rodríguez exited the game after being hit by a 78.2 mph throw to the back of his helmet during a double play attempt.
MLB.com - Victor Robles was removed from the game after being hit by a 97.9 mph fastball on his right wrist/forearm area.
The Seattle Times - Rodríguez was evaluated for a concussion and was placed in concussion protocol.
The Seattle Times - X-rays on Robles' arm were negative, but he was reported to be in "a lot of pain."
WHERE:
MLB.com - The incidents occurred at T-Mobile Park in Seattle during a game against the Angels.
The Seattle Times - The game took place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The incidents occurred during a game on a Thursday night.
The Seattle Times - The game was played on a Thursday night.
WHY:
MLB.com - Rodríguez was hit by a throw while attempting to slide into second base during a double play attempt.
The Seattle Times - Rodríguez was hit in the back of the head as the Angels attempted to turn a double play.
HOW:
MLB.com - Miles Mastrobuoni was selected from Triple-A Tacoma to take Rodríguez's place on the roster.
MLB.com - Mastrobuoni has experience at every position on the diamond except catcher and has logged time in center field in the minors.
MLB.com - Rodríguez remained in the game after the initial incident but was later removed after consulting with the medical staff.
The Seattle Times - Robles initially stayed in the game after being hit but was replaced in center field by Luke Raley after experiencing pain.
Julio Rodríguez is currently undergoing concussion protocol and will be sidelined for at least one full week, with a potential return next Friday when the Mariners kick off their final series of the first half at Tropicana Field. Manager Dan Wilson noted that Rodríguez felt lightheaded after the adrenaline from the moment wore off. In the meantime, Victor Robles is back in the lineup after his injury and is expected to start in center field, while Miles Mastrobuoni has been called up from Triple-A Tacoma to fill Rodríguez's spot on the roster.