Julio Rodriguez

Julio Rodriguez went 0-for-4 with a walk and strikeout on Sunday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez was the lone starter to not collect a hit in Sunday's win over Houston. His struggles compared to expectations have continued, though he has been a little better as of late compared to earlier in the season.

Julio Rodriguez hit his first HR of 2024 on Tuesday, a 435-foot two-run blast in the third inning. He would finish 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs.

Fantasy Impact

Julio has turned things around after a slow start. Over his last 5 games, he has a BA of .500, an OBP of .500, a SLG of .583 and three SBs. His HR Tuesday traveled well into the second deck in Texas with an EV of 110+. Julio managers should hold him in high regard as the SLG is coming around and his BA is up to .278. If Julio is hitting for power and consistently on base his fantasy ceiling remains elite; he is in the 98th percentile in sprint speed thus far.

Julio Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with two RBI, one run scored, and two stolen bases in the Mariners' dominant 7-0 victory over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance is a bright spot in what has been a somewhat sluggish start to the season for Rodriguez, who has been struggling to find his power stroke with a .256 average and no home runs thus far. However, his ability to swipe bases and hit safely in multiple at-bats this game could signal a turning point for fantasy managers looking for stolen bases and runs scored. While the lack of power and high strikeout rate are concerns, his high BABIP suggests that Rodriguez is making solid contact when he does connect, which could lead to more consistent production as the season progresses.

Julio Rodriguez returns to the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Cincinnati Reds Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez is back after sitting out for routine rest Sunday, batting second and patrolling center field against the Reds for manager Scott Servais Monday.

Julio Rodriguez is out of the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Chicago Cubs Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Rodriguez will receive the series finale off for general rest, with Luke Raley starting in center field and batting eighth for manager Scott Servais against the Cubs Sunday.