Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) makes a diving catch during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park on July 2. Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Boston Red Sox Outfielder Seemingly Takes Shot at Julio Rodriguez Over All-Star Game Snub

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 6:00 PM ET

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez earned his third All-Star appearance on Sunday afternoon, and Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is evidently not happy about it.

Rafaela re-posted on "X," a post from @RedSoxMuse_ which compared the numbers of both players, with Rafaela having the edge in most key categories. Rafaela has been excellent since May 27, posting the third-highest Fangraphs WAR in the American League since that time.

@cezanjr pic.twitter.com/FS0RX4WJp1
— Muse (@RedSoxMuse_) July 6, 2025

While Rafaela has a right to be upset that he wasn't included, it's not really fair to take his frustration out on Rodriguez. First off, Javier Baez earned the fan vote, despite his 1.6 overall WAR. Second off, Steven Kwan (2.4, same as Rodriguez), also got in, but Rafaela didn't take any shots at him, Baez or the fans.

Furthermore, Rodriguez was voted in by his fellow players, something that Rafaela didn't get. We're unclear as to why that happened, but Rafaela's additional frustrations should, seemingly, be with his peers.

Regardless, Rafaela will have a chance to get into the game as an injury replacement. For instance, Alex Bregman was elected to the team but can't play. Perhaps Rafaela could slide into his spot as another Red Sox representative.

The Mariners have four All-Stars in the Midsummer Classic, as Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo and Andres Munoz will join Rodriguez. The game will be played on July 15, with Raleigh also participating in the Home Run Derby on the 14th.

Seattle is off on Monday but will start a new series with the New York Yankees on Tuesday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. PT.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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