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J.P. Crawford Gets Shoulder Injection as Mariners Weigh Opening Day Shortstop

Clean imaging has the club proceeding cautiously as roster choices near.

Feb 20, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) jogs to the dugout in the first inning against the San Diego Padres during a Spring Training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Oct 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) runs to first base after hitting a single during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Crawford received a shoulder injection and will be down a few days, and manager Dan Wilson said his Opening Day status is uncertain.
  • General manager Justin Hollander said scans were clean and described the level of concern as low.
  • Crawford has missed five straight Cactus League games and last appeared on March 11 after a limited spring showing.
  • Seattle is evaluating internal options at shortstop, with top prospect Colt Emerson and veteran Leo Rivas under consideration.
  • Emerson, ranked No. 9 overall by MLB Pipeline, homered and doubled Tuesday to lift his spring average to .282 as the March 26 opener vs. Cleveland approaches.