Seattle Mariners All-Star centre fielder Julio Rodriguez left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the bottom of the sixth inning due to lower-back tightness.
Left fielder A.J. Pollock replaced Rodriguez in the leadoff spot of the batting order while Jarred Kelenic slid over to centre in the field.
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Rodriguez entered the game hitting a .236/.300/.445 slash line this season, with five home runs and 13 RBIs.
He was 1-for-3 at the plate Saturday, hitting a single to start the third inning and then stealing second base, but he was left stranded as Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman struck out the side.
The 22-year-old earned the American League Rookie of the Year award plus a Silver Slugger Award while also competing in the All-Star Game.
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