J.P. Crawford has Minor Shoulder Injury
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is dealing with a minor shoulder issue that has kept him from playing in a Cactus League game early in spring training, manager Dan Wilson told Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer writes that the Mariners' concern level "appears low," and Crawford dealt with something similar last spring. The 31-year-old veteran is expected to make his spring debut at some point next week, so this isn't an injury that should affect his availability for the start of the 2026 regular season. Crawford's injury will open up more opportunities early on for top prospect Colt Emerson, who is battling for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster. Although Crawford didn't really stand out in any one area, he bounced back in 2025 to slash .265/.352/.370 with a .722 OPS, 12 home runs, 58 RBI, 69 runs scored, and a career-high eight steals in 157 regular-season games. Plate discipline is Crawford's strength, but his lack of power and speed makes him mostly middle-infield depth in deep-mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
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