Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez will be back in the MLB Home Run Derby.
The 2022 runner-up announced Friday he's competing in this year's installment. His home stadium, T-Mobile Park, is hosting the All-Star festivities for 2023.
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Even if the All-Star Game weren't in Seattle, Rodríguez might feel he has some unfinished business after losing to San Diego Padres star Juan Soto by one homer in the final last year.