Rodriguez, who's exclusively filled a DH role since being activated from the injured list Aug. 11, could resume playing center field during the Mariners' next homestand that begins Friday, MLB.com reports.
The Mariners have unsurprisingly been cautious with Rodriguez's previously sprained right ankle, an injury that led to his near three-week absence. However, manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that Rodriguez is back to running at top speed and therefore is likely to begin playing defense again in coming days. The slugger has been relatively productive while focusing solely on hitting over the last eight games, producing a .258 average with two doubles, an RBI, a walk and two runs across 33 plate appearances in that span.