2 min read • October 11, 2022
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Playing in their first postseason since 2001, the Mariners enter the Wild Card series against the Blue Jays with a key question mark in left field.
Former Reds outfielder Jesse Winker was scratched from the lineup Monday with neck stiffness and an MRI this week revealed a cervical disk bulge. He is likely done for the postseason. Backup left fielder Sam Haggerty is also out for the Wild Card round after suffering a groin strain in Monday’s loss to the Tigers.
That leaves Jarred Kelenic as the likely starter in left field. Taylor Trammell was added to the postseason roster to replace Winker.
Rookie of the Year favorite Julio Rodriguez recently came off the 10-day IL for a lower back injury, but will likely have no limitations in the postseason. If his back issue flares up he can manage it with a heating pad, as seen below.
Rodriguez hit .284 with 28 home runs, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases this season.
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Julio Rodriguez keeping that back warm in between innings. Those things have heat and vibration
