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Mariners' Arozarena Heads to All-Star Game as Rodríguez's Replacement
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 11 – Randy Arozarena replaces Julio Rodríguez on the American League All-Star roster after Rodríguez withdrew to focus on the season's second half, marking Seattle's fifth All-Star this year.
- Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez withdrew from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Friday to rest and prepare for the season's second half.
- Rodríguez chose to opt out due to recent offensive struggles, ankle issues, and the stress of a major May burglary at his Mercer Island home.
- Rodríguez expressed his gratitude on social media for being selected to the All-Star Game by his fellow players and shared that he chose to rest in order to focus on his health and prepare for the remainder of the season.
- He is batting.244 with a.687 OPS, has recorded a single home run across his most recent 25 games, and holds a 3.1 WAR that ranks 10th among AL position players as of Thursday.
- Randy Arozarena will replace Rodríguez at the All-Star Game, maintaining four Mariners All-Stars including Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo, and Andrés Muñoz competing in Atlanta.
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