Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, the same day he was named NL Player of the Week. Infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson was recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Turner's roster spot prior to the middle game of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Turner was named NL Player of the Week after batting .423, with six home runs, one triple, one double, 14 RBIs and two stolen bases.
Rodríguez is doing his part to provide souvenirs and highlights for Mariners fans, and making the statement there seems to be a burgeoning star in the Pacific Northwest.