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Watch: Mariners Prospect Julio Rodríguez Learns He Made Team’s Roster in Emotional Scene

Julio Rodríguez has made the Mariners Opening Day roster.

The 21-year-old Dominican phenom will make his MLB debut on Thursday in Minnesota against the Twins. On Monday, Seattle released a heartwarming video of manager Scott Servais and another member of the Mariners informing Rodríguez of their decision.

In the video, the manager can be seen behind a desk with MLB's No. 3 prospect in front of him.

“You look comfortable in center field,” Servais said, to which Rodríguez responded he is. “If you had to play center field, in a big stadium with an extra deck on it, you think you can handle it?