Crawford's Rehab, Emerson's Debut: Mariners' Middle Infield Future

0:00It's April 1st. MLB News. Today starts now. AI powered and always on. Seattle Mariners shortstop. JP Crawford kicked off his rehab assignment with Triple A Tacoma on Tuesday against the El Paso Chihuahua's. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since spring with the right shoulder issue and could rejoin the big club as early as Friday when they host. The Los Angeles Angels. Manager Dan Wilson says Crawford looks sharp in that first game and might play again Wednesday for more at bats. He's been the everyday shortstop on opening days from 2019 to 2025 but only got seven spring games in before the injury. Hit. Wilson's pumped about his progress, calling him ahead of schedule after limited reps earlier. The teen season locking down shortstop long term once he's back. Meanwhile, top prospect Cole Emerson is also nearing a big league call-up after signing an eight-year 95 million dollar deal, the biggest. Ever for someone without MLB experience. He hit well in three Triple A games in

1:01spring training showing power at the plate. With Crawford healthy, the plan shifts Emerson to third base mostly, prepping him there during camp so both can thrive of the middle and beyond.