Mariners active J.P. Crawford from injured list, begin countdown
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Key Points:
- J.P. Crawford has been activated from the injured list and will resume his role as the Mariners' shortstop during their road trip in Anaheim, despite missing the first week of the season due to right shoulder inflammation.
- The Mariners recently signed shortstop prospect Colt Emerson to a record-breaking extension, signaling him as the team's long-term plan at shortstop, which puts Crawford's future with the team in question.
- Crawford, a veteran since 2019, showed mixed offensive performance in 2025 with a 113 wRC+ but struggled defensively, ranking second worst among shortstops in Fielding Run Value, and is considered slow on the bases.
- The Mariners may ease Emerson into the lineup gradually, possibly at a different position, while Crawford will need to earn his playing time amid the team's win-now approach and potential performance struggles.
- In roster moves, infielder Ryan Bliss was optioned to Tacoma, Leo Rivas remains as a backup infielder with unique switch-hitting abilities, and reliever Ryan Loutos was placed on unconditional release waivers after being designated for assignment.
