J.P. Crawford activated from IL; Leo Rivas optioned

Key Points:

• The Seattle Mariners activated veteran shortstop J.P. Crawford from the injured list after nearly a month out with left wrist inflammation, immediately placing him in the lineup at third base for the game against the Phillies.
• Manager Dan Wilson highlighted Crawford's leadership and versatility, noting plans to have him alternate between shortstop and third base due to injuries on the left side of the infield, including Brendan Donovan's concussion.
• Utility infielder Leo Rivas, who recently contributed a walkoff hit, was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma, with the team considering adding either Rivas or prospect Michael Arroyo when rosters expand on September 1.
• Crawford, in his eighth season and the longest-tenured Mariners player, has faced multiple injuries this year but remains a key figure as he plays the final year of his five-year contract.
• Separately, Julio Rodríguez hit his 20th homer of the season, becoming the first Mariners player to start his career with five consecutive 20-plus homer seasons and is on track to set an MLB record for combining power and speed with 20-plus homers and stolen bases over five straight seasons.