Julio Rodríguez is a man on a mission like nobody else in Mariners spring training

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) runs after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesJulio Rodríguez didn't need to do much this spring to get fans excited about what he would accomplish in 2026. He just posted a career-best 6.8 rWAR in 2025 and seems to become a more complete player with each subsequent year. Hitting coach Kevin Seitzer has already expressed excitement about what he'll do at the plate, and it seems like only a matter of time before he adds a Gold Glove to his list of accomplishments.

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