What happened: The Seattle Mariners confirmed that outfielders Julio Rodríguez and Randy Arozarena are both currently ranked among the top 10 in American League All-Star voting returns. Rodríguez currently holds sixth place with 421,205 votes, while Arozarena trails closely in seventh with 412,273 as the first phase of balloting progresses.
Why it matters: Both players must maintain a top-six position to advance to Phase 2 of voting, which determines the starters for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. The Mariners are currently 37-36 and seeking to maximize their representation as they host the Baltimore Orioles in a series tied 2-2.
By the numbers: Rodríguez: .254 AVG, 13 HR, 34 RBI, 9 SB. Arozarena: .291 AVG, 7 HR, 33 RBI, 19 SB. AL OF Vote Leaders: 1. Judge (977k), 2. Trout (926k), 3. Bellinger (533k), 4. Buxton (497k), 5. Greene (422k).
What to watch: Phase 1 of voting concludes on June 25 at noon ET, at which point the top six outfielders will advance to the final selection round.