Julio Rodríguez Out of Mariners Lineup vs. Orioles Amid Hamstring Spasm Julio Rodríguez was not in the Seattle Mariners’ lineup for Thursday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, though he participated in agility drills with the team’s athletic training staff and hit in the batting cages. The star center fielder remains day to day with a left hamstring spasm that began during a leaping catch in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s 5-3 loss to the Orioles. Manager Dan Wilson noted the challenge of managing a quick turnaround, stating, “Hopefully tomorrow, he's in a different spot,” and emphasized the need for rest. Luke Raley, the slugging corner outfielder, also sat out Thursday but for a different reason. He is recovering from a flu bug that has limited his availability this week, according to Wilson. The manager expressed confidence Raley would return to the lineup the following day. Josh Naylor was reinstated into the starting nine, batting third and playing first base. The right-handed slugger missed the previous two games due to lingering right wrist soreness and exited Sunday’s game in Washington after fouling a ball off his right shin. General manager Justin Hollander confirmed the shin was not a concern, but Naylor’s wrist remained problematic during the team’s recent 10-game road trip. Wilson acknowledged the need for continued monitoring, noting Naylor’s resilience: “He plays as hard as anybody in the league, and those things are going to happen from time to time.” Randy Arozarena, who was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 13 after a left hamstring strain in Washington, completed light running in the outfield on Thursday. Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson stated the outfielder is on track to return when eligible, which would be Tuesday in Pittsburgh.#seattle_mariners #julio_rodriguez #baltimore_orioles #dan_wilson #justin_hollander
