Mariners Receive Encouraging Injury Update On Key Infielder
Summary
The Seattle Mariners received positive news about their infielder J.P. Crawford, who returned to the team to participate in batting practice. Crawford is coming back from a shoulder injury and will start a minor league assignment next week.Key Facts
- J.P. Crawford is an infielder for the Seattle Mariners.
- He returned to early batting practice at T-Mobile Park.
- Crawford will start a minor league assignment at Triple-A Tacoma.
- He started the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
- Crawford's offensive performance last season was solid, with a 113 wRC+.
- Despite a decrease in defensive skills since 2020, he had a positive plus-9 in defensive runs saved in 2024.
- He is in the last year of a five-year, $51 million contract with the Mariners.
- Leo Rivas will continue as starting shortstop until Crawford fully recovers.
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