Seattle Mariners injury updates on Julio Rodríguez, J.P. Crawford - Seattle Sports

What the report says

MyNorthwest.com’s Seattle Sports reported that the Seattle Mariners came out of Monday night’s 8-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds with injury questions involving two regulars: center fielder Julio Rodríguez and infielder J.P. Crawford. Manager Dan Wilson addressed both situations after the game, saying Rodríguez was removed early as a precaution and Crawford was considered day-to-day because of wrist soreness.

Rodríguez left after a play in the fifth inning in which he drove in Seattle’s first run with an infield single. According to the report, a throw from Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz struck Rodríguez on the upper part of his left leg, and the close play at first also involved a hard hit on the bag. Wilson said the club decided to be careful, especially because Rodríguez had only recently returned from the injured list following a concussion. Wilson indicated there was not concern that Rodríguez had suffered a hamstring strain.

Crawford had been in the original lineup but was scratched before first pitch. Seattle Sports reported he had been set to start at shortstop, his former regular position, with Colt Emerson getting a scheduled day off on his 21st birthday. After Crawford was removed, Emerson played shortstop and Randy Arozarena moved into the leadoff spot.

The Mariners’ win moved them back into first place in the AL West, making the health of Rodríguez and Crawford a meaningful storyline as the club continues its series against Cincinnati. The article was later updated to note that both players were held out of the lineup for Tuesday’s second game against the Reds.