Slumping Mariners Drop Rodriguez From Leadoff, Begin Road Trip Against Tigers

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez has been dropped from his usual leadoff spot due to a season-long slump.
Rodriguez is currently batting .205 with six home runs and 15 RBIs, with a .270 on-base percentage and 46 strikeouts in 35 games.
Shortstop J.P. Crawford was inserted into the leadoff spot during Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers.
The Mariners will start a nine-game road trip on Friday with a three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers.
Marco Gonzales will start the series opener for the Mariners, while Matthew Boyd will be on the mound for the Tigers.