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Crawford's Shoulder Injury Clouds Mariners' Season Opener

3/19/2026

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The Mariners' shortstop J. P. Crawford's availability for the season opener is uncertain due to a shoulder issue.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Crawford consulted Dr. Keith Meister and received a cortisone injection.
He posted a .265 batting average, a .352 on-base percentage, 12 homers, 58 RBIs, and eight steals in 157 games last season.
He has appeared in at least 145 games in four of the last five seasons.

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The Mariners' shortstop J. P. Crawford's availability for the season opener is uncertain due to a shoulder issue.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Crawford consulted Dr. Keith Meister and received a cortisone injection.
He posted a .265 batting average, a .352 on-base percentage, 12 homers, 58 RBIs, and eight steals in 157 games last season.
He has appeared in at least 145 games in four of the last five seasons.