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.

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.