Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez is pulling out of the All-Star Recreation, saying the information on social media Friday. Within the submit, Rodríguez cited relaxation and plans to arrange for the remainder of the season — and successfully ended the discourse about whether or not he deserved to be an All-Star.
“I am actually honored that my friends voted me into the All-Star Recreation — meaning loads to me,” Rodríguez wrote. “As a lot as I would like to be on the market, I wish to take this time to care for my physique and totally put together for the second half of the season.
“It is positively robust to overlook out on the All-Star expertise, however I will be cheering on all the blokes and wishing them and their households a tremendous week.”
MLB has not but introduced who will change Rodríguez as an AL reserve outfielder, however that call is more likely to be introduced quickly.
Within the days since the MLB All-Star roster was launched, Rodríguez’s title has popped up as one of the crucial controversial choices. As the middle fielder struggles with a barely down yr on offense, Rodríguez’s choice appeared extra primarily based on his reputation and his earlier All-Star bids than his present yr.
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Rodríguez, a three-time All-Star, beforehand obtained the respect in 2022 and 2023. His 2025 numbers fall wanting each of these years on the All-Star break: With the primary half of the season almost completed, the 24-year-old outfielder has hit 11 dwelling runs off a .244 common and a .687 OPS.
Rodríguez’s present batting is extra in step with his first half of 2024, the one yr of his brief profession that he has not been named an All-Star. Rodríguez’s choice this yr raised a number of eyebrows consequently.
However now, Rodríguez is ending the debates by bowing out.
Three of Rodríguez’s Mariners teammates — catcher Cal Raleigh (who will begin), pitcher Bryan Woo and reliever Andrés Muñoz — will likely be headed to Atlanta. And it is potential that one other Seattle participant will make their approach to the All-Star recreation: Fellow Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena was thought-about one of many largest All-Star snubs this yr, and may very well be a possible substitute for Rodríguez.
