The Seattle Mariners announced that outfielder Julio Rodriguez will not participate in the All-Star Game next week.

Rodriguez, who said he won't play in the All-Star Game on Friday morning, took to social media to explain his decision a little further.

Center fielder Julio Rodriguez is in his fourth major-league season after making his Seattle Mariners debut in 2022. Rodriguez had an electric rookie season, taking home the American League Rookie of the Year award, finishing seventh in AL MVP voting, making his first All-Star Game and winning his first Silver Slugger.

Julio Rodriguez won't be playing in the All-Star Game after all. The Seattle Mariners' centerfielder was one of the most criticized selections to the American League roster for the Midsummer Classic. He won't be in Atlanta to be critiqued further, though.

A word used in the Seattle Mariners' statement about Julio Rodríguez not attending the All-Star Game caught the attention of Mike Salk.

The Seattle Mariners outfielder was named to his third All-Star Game on Sunday, but it comes against the back drop of some disappointing numbers.

Julio Rodríguez earned his All-Star spot, thanks in large part to his defense. But majestic as he's been with his glove this season, his bat needs to catch up.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden believes the Seattle Mariners' center fielder will "carry this team in the second half."