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Rodriguez Returns: Mariners Star Activated from IL
19 Jul
Summary
- Julio Rodriguez activated from concussion IL on Saturday.
- He was struck by a ball on July 2nd impacting his head.
- Brendan Donovan began rehab assignment for Triple-A Tacoma.
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was activated from the seven-day injured list on Saturday, July 19, 2026, rejoining the team's lineup against the San Francisco Giants. Rodriguez had been on the IL since July 3rd due to a concussion sustained on July 2nd when he was struck by a ball in the back of the head during a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Rodriguez, a three-time All-Star, is slated to be the designated hitter and bat second. To make space on the roster, the Mariners designated utilityman Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment. General manager Justin Hollander noted Rodriguez participated in pregame drills and activities on Friday, expressing hope for his readiness for Saturday's game.
In other team news, All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan commenced a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday. Donovan had been on the 10-day injured list since May with a left groin muscle strain. He recently played for the Mariners' Arizona Complex League team, going 0 for 3 with three strikeouts and a walk.
