SEATTLE — Mariners heart fielder Julio Rodríguez has began working in his restoration from a excessive ankle sprain, however the workforce remains to be unsure in regards to the timeline for when its younger star might return to the lineup.
Normal supervisor Justin Hollander stated Friday that Rodríguez had began “linear working” and that he was recovering at “a excessive fee of pace.” Hollander stated the character of the harm makes it tough to know when Rodríguez can be prepared to start out doing the chopping and lateral actions that he’ll in the end have to return to Seattle’s lineup.
“Julio is mostly a quick healer and is youthful, sooner and stronger than virtually anybody on the planet so he’s pushing it as a lot as he can. I do know he needs to get again right here,” Hollander stated.
Rodríguez suffered the ankle harm July 21 when he crashed into the center-field wall making an attempt to make a catch.
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The replace on Rodríguez got here the identical day Seattle positioned reliever Gregory Santos on the 15-day injured listing attributable to biceps irritation, however with the hope it will likely be a short absence. Santos left the mound in the midst of the eighth inning Wednesday after feeling discomfort within the arm.
Seattle additionally claimed right-hander Jonathan Hernández off waivers from Texas and designated for project right-hander Brett de Geus. Hernández was 3-1 with a 5.05 ERA in 26 video games this season for the Rangers. He was designated for project by Texas on Tuesday.
One other unsure timeline for Seattle issues shortstop J.P. Crawford, who was out taking floor balls earlier than Friday’s sport as he continues to get better from a damaged pinky on his proper hand. Hollander stated Crawford would have one other set of X-rays taken Monday, however he will not start any development in his baseball actions till Aug. 19, on the earliest.
“That can be 4 weeks. That is fairly aggressive, however that might be absolutely the soonest. It simply depends upon what sort of therapeutic we see,” Hollander stated.
Outfielder Dominic Canzone (adductor) started a rehab project at Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. Hollander stated there’s a likelihood he might be activated throughout this homestand. Canzone has been out since July 10.
