J.P. Crawford Returns, Colt Emerson Signs Mega Deal

0:00On April 3rd, Seattle Mariners fans got good news with shortstop JP Crawford back from the injured list after dealing with a right shoulder issue. All spring. The 31-year-old started every opening day at short since 2019 and got reinstated Thursday before their road trip against the buy. Angels. He only needed one rehab game with triple A to coma. On Tuesday, going zero for four with a walk, though Wednesday's matchup got rained out. To clear space, infield a Ryan Blizz headed back to triple A and pitcher Ryan Laudell's hit unconditional release waivers. Manager Dan Wilson says Crawford's ahead of schedule, building at bats after a rough spring where he hit just 143. As the team's longest 10-year player, his return stabilizes the infield right away. Meanwhile, Top Prospect Cole Emerson might join soon after signing an eye-popping $95 million eight-year deal that kicks in this season with a team option through 2034. The kids crushing it, batting 278 in four triple A games, and 268 this

1:02spring with power. Club Brass sees Emerson as the future, but President Jerry DiPato plans to keep Crawford at short while sliding the rookie to third base, a spot he. Handled smooth and camp, keeps the line of deep as they push forward. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Seattle Mariners News Today update, AI powered and always on.