Chicago White Sox vs Seattle Mariners Picks and Predictions May 20th 2025

Mariners Riding Julio Rodriguez’s Hot Streak Into Game 2 vs. White Sox

After an ice-cold April, Julio Rodriguez is officially back in business. The Seattle Mariners’ center fielder, who struggled to a .202 batting average through the first month of the season, has been red-hot in May — and it’s starting to show in the win column.

Rodriguez enters Tuesday’s matchup with the Chicago White Sox riding a seven-game hit streak and hits in 11 of his last 12 games. He capped off Monday’s 5-1 win with a monstrous grand slam in the eighth inning, his most emphatic swing of the season so far.

“My swing feels really good right now,” Rodriguez said postgame. “I’m just trying to build off of it every day.”

His recent surge has helped vault the Mariners to the top of the AL West, thanks in no small part to a combination of clutch hitting, quality starts, and shutdown bullpen work.

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Supporting Cast Steps Up for Seattle

It wasn’t just Rodriguez who shined Monday night. Third baseman Ben Williamson, a rookie still finding his footing in the big leagues, turned in a crucial three-hit performance — just his third multi-hit game of the season. Before that game, he had only managed two hits over his previous 19 at-bats.

Pitching continues to be a backbone for Seattle. Sporting a team ERA of 3.66, they rank among the top third in all of Major League Baseball. Closer Andrés Muñoz leads the American League with 15 saves, locking down high-leverage situations with deadly consistency.

Monday night’s outing saw Mariners pitchers retire 17 consecutive White Sox hitters, flexing the kind of form that playoff teams are built around.

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Casey Lawrence Returns to Bolster Rotation

With questions around who would take the mound Tuesday, the Mariners might hand the ball to a familiar face: Casey Lawrence.

Lawrence, who re-signed with Seattle on a minor league deal this month, is expected to be added to the active roster before Tuesday’s game — and could very well start. The 36-year-old right-hander opened the season with the Mariners before a brief stint with the Blue Jays. After being waived by Toronto, Lawrence chose free agency and quickly returned to Seattle.

So far this season, Lawrence is 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA and has shown flashes of veteran poise in spot appearances. Against the White Sox, he’s logged two career relief outings (3.1 innings) with a 5.40 ERA.

Manager Dan Wilson kept things vague, saying the team will “go from there” once Lawrence is officially added. Whether he starts or comes in as a long reliever, his experience could be valuable against a young, struggling White Sox lineup.

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White Sox Lean on Meidroth Amid Skid

While the Mariners seem to be finding their rhythm, the Chicago White Sox are slipping fast. After getting swept by the crosstown rival Cubs over the weekend and dropping Monday’s series opener, the White Sox are in the midst of a five-game losing streak — their fourth losing stretch of four or more games this season.

Yet not all is bleak. Rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth has quietly become one of the few bright spots in Chicago’s lineup. He extended his hitting streak to seven games with a third-inning single on Monday and added a ninth-inning walk to finish 1-for-3.

Batting .286 over 84 at-bats, Meidroth has posted a scorching .407 average (11-for-27) over his last seven games.

“He’s got a really mature approach,” said veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor. “He came up and didn’t miss a beat. That’s rare.”

Acquired in an offseason trade that sent ace Garrett Crochet to Boston, Meidroth has brought much-needed stability to the top of the lineup — even as the team around him continues to underperform.

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Bryse Wilson to Start for Struggling Sox

The White Sox will send right-hander Bryse Wilson (0-2, 6.00 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday. It’s been a tough transition for Wilson, who opened the season in the bullpen but has since been thrust into a starting role due to injuries and inconsistency in the rotation.

In three May starts, Wilson is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA. His most recent outing against the Reds saw him give up seven runs and ten hits in just over five innings of work.

Despite his recent struggles, Wilson has had success against the Mariners in the past. In two career relief appearances versus Seattle, he’s 1-0 with a tidy 1.93 ERA across 4.2 innings.

Still, with Chicago’s offense sputtering and the bullpen stretched thin, Wilson will need to eat innings and keep the ball in the park — no easy task against a red-hot Rodriguez and an energized Mariners dugout.

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Can Seattle Keep the Momentum Going?

The Mariners have quietly become one of the most balanced teams in the AL. With a healthy blend of power, speed, and elite bullpen arms, they’ve begun to separate themselves from the rest of the AL West.

If Casey Lawrence can give Seattle five solid innings and Rodriguez continues to swing like an MVP, the Mariners have a real shot to extend their win streak and solidify their position at the top.

The White Sox, meanwhile, are desperate for a win. With Meidroth and Taylor showing sparks at the plate, and Wilson looking to turn things around, Tuesday’s game could go a long way in determining if this team has any fight left before the All-Star break.

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FAQs

Why is Julio Rodriguez’s May performance significant?
Rodriguez is on a seven-game hitting streak and has hits in 11 of his last 12 games after batting just .202 in April. His turnaround is boosting Seattle’s offense and momentum.

Will Casey Lawrence start for the Mariners?
It’s likely. Seattle is expected to activate Lawrence before Tuesday’s game, and he may start or come in as a long reliever.

How has Chase Meidroth impacted the White Sox?
The rookie shortstop is hitting .286 overall and .407 during his seven-game hit streak. He’s consistently igniting the top of the lineup.

What’s behind the White Sox losing streak?
Inconsistent pitching, lack of run support, and defensive lapses have plagued the team. They’ve lost five in a row and are struggling to find answers.

Can Bryse Wilson turn things around?
He has a 7.20 ERA in May starts, but he’s had some past success against Seattle. The White Sox need a strong outing from him.

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