The Mariners are signing their young star Julio Rodrguez to a massive contract extension deal that can reportedly be north of $400M over 14 years.
The American League Rookie of the Year candidate is hitting .269 with 20 home runs, 64 RBIs and 23 stolen bases, becoming the 12th rookie to record a 20-20 season. His emergence has helped the 68-57 Mariners remain in contention for the postseason, with a 2.5 game lead over the Baltimore Orioles for the third and final AL Wild Card spot.The Tampa Bay Rays currently hold the first AL Wild Card spot with a 69-55 record. They sit 0.5 games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays, who are 68-55.
In the National League, the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves hold the first Wild Card spot with a record of 78-48. The Philadelphia Phillies sit 7.5 games behind them at 70-55. The San Diego Padres hold the third spot with a record of 68-58, trailing the Phillies by 2.5 games. The Milwaukee Brewers are 1.5 games behind the Padres, and the San Francisco Giants are 5.5 games out.
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