Mariners Face Major Setbacks with Key Injuries and Roster Overhaul

Seattle places Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford on injured list, designates Ty France for assignment amid a tight AL West race.

Julio Rodríguez suffers a high ankle sprain; no clear timeline for return.
J.P. Crawford out with a hairline fracture in his right pinky finger.
Ty France designated for assignment after struggling offensively this season.
Mariners recall four players from Triple-A Tacoma to fill roster gaps.
Seattle's recent slump has narrowed their lead in the AL West, intensifying competition with Houston.