Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez was unable to dodge a grounder in the third inning of an 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez left Saturday night's game against the host Los Angeles Angels in the third inning after getting hit in the right ankle area by a 98.1 mph liner by teammate Randy Arozarena while attempting to steal third base.

The Mariners suffered a potentially devastating blow on Saturday when center fielder Julio Rodriguez was helped off the field by members of the team’s athletic staff due to an apparent injury. The injury occurred (as relayed by Daniel Kramer of MLB.