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.
