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J.P. Crawford Expects to Return on Tuesday, Set to Play Third Base in Seattle?
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) said that he expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer also reports that Crawford has been taking grounders at third base "almost exclusively" during the team's current road trip. While Crawford made 53 appearances at shortstop this season before the injury, Mariners prospect Colt Emerson has taken over as the team's everyday shortstop in Crawford's absence. It appears that Seattle could be planning a position change for the veteran, who has graded out as a poor defender at short by the advanced metrics over the past couple of seasons. Across 233 plate appearances before the hand injury, Crawford hit .228/.356/.409 with 10 home runs, 23 RBI, 32 runs scored, and one stolen base. Moving to third base could allow him to maintain everyday playing time in Seattle, at least until Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) makes his return from a groin strain.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
