Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is currently on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, though he is not expected to have a lengthy absence. Indeed, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports that Crawford is with the team today and participated in batting practice. He is also slated for a full infield workout, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. He will remain with the team through the weekend before starting a Triple-A rehab assignment.
The update bodes well for Mariners fans, who will be glad to have their longtime shortstop back in action after just a few weeks. Crawford has generally been healthy since the 2021 season, apart from two missed months in 2024 due to a right oblique strain and a hand fracture. Assuming his rehab goes well, he’ll be on track for another season of 140 or more games. Last year, Crawford posted a 113 wRC+ in 157 games, showing his usual plate discipline with an 11.3% walk rate and an 88th-percentile chase rate. His defense regressed somewhat, but he was viewed positively by Defensive Runs Saved as recently as 2024. Leo Rivas will continue to play short for the Mariners while Crawford recovers.
A few more injury updates from around the league:
- Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering threw a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance at Triple-A. The next step is for him to throw in back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to manager Rob Thomson (link via Todd Zolecki of MLB.com). Kerkering was placed on the 15-day IL three days ago with a right hamstring strain, though he did pitch in minor league games near the end of camp. Judging by that, he should be back at some point in mid-April. Kerkering is coming off a solid 3.30 ERA in 60 relief innings in 2025, albeit with less encouraging peripherals. The late innings are covered by Jhoan Duran, Jose Alvarado, and Brad Keller, so Kerkering will take a middle relief role upon his return.
- Elsewhere in the NL East, Braves catcher Sean Murphy is participating in baseball activities and could start a rehab assignment soon, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The 31-year-old Murphy underwent hip surgery in September, and Bowman previously suggested that Murphy hoped to return some time in May. With last year’s NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin holding down the fort, the team can afford to proceed cautiously with Murphy’s rehab. That could make a late May return the goal for Atlanta. Murphy posted slightly below average offense in 2025, although his defense was excellent as usual. Baldwin, in contrast, was 25% better than average offensively last year, with -2 DRS behind the plate.
- Dodgers utilityman Enrique Hernández took batting practice on the field today. He is also progressing on defense, fielding grounders and making throws according to manager Dave Roberts (link via Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times). Roberts added that he would be “shocked” if Hernández did not return from the 60-day IL as soon as he is eligible on May 24. Hernández didn’t offer much with the bat last year, with a wRC+ of 70. His 5 Outs Above Average showed that his defense was still an asset, and he remains a fan favorite in Los Angeles thanks to his postseason heroics. He is playing on a $4.5MM salary in his 13th big-league season.
Photo courtesy of Matt Kartozian, Imagn Images
There’s nothing better in sports than being a fan of the dodgers. It literally doesn’t get better than watching Willy hit a go ahead blast on his birthday and bobble head night. Best stadium experience in sports. League leading attendance crowds and Timmy trumpets shaking the stadium.
Every other baseball team is lucky to have the dodgers funneling massive profits to them. They get 48% of our TV contract, our $150 average ticket prices. 4 dodgers players in the top 7 of jersey sales. To all you lowly giants, Red Sox, Mets, Yankees, Padres fans etc. You are welcome for all our money paying for your teams. For getting your games on in Japan. For bringing in fans from all over the world just to watch America’s past time.
Kiss the rings and pay respects to your daddy!
What are you smoking SF?
That’s not even worth a reply
Not worth a reply but you replied. Sorry your team is a welfare queen milking LA fans
from another Dodgers fan this comment is insufferable.
@ Troll Acct SF on Pace
Are you drunk or are you a child or are you a simpleton or all of the above?
Self-possessed, arrogant people like you contribute nothing positive to the baseball ecosystem, nor to life in general. We don’t need any extra vitriol and jealousy and hatred from fans of other teams. There is plenty of that to go around already.
Without healthy other teams to compete with the Dodgers would have nothing to play for. Show some respect for our competition and show some respect for yourself.
Mr Rickey loves to insult strangers on the internet while your team collects their check from daddy dodgers. Show some respect to the team that pays your bills
You are an idiot. I’ve been a Dodger fan all of my life. You are an embarrassment to all baseball fans.
And muted.
I don’t root for the Dodgers.
But I do root for the NottheYankees.
So I’m fine with this drivel.
If a few Dodgers fans become insufferable they’ll still have millions and millions to go to catch up to Yankee fans.
There’s a mute button for a reason. Bye troll
Lol “5 comment is hidden because you muted the comment author”
Imagine having so little going on your life that you come to a Baseball comment section just to see if you can get a reaction posting nonsense rather than creating an actual conversation in which to be engaged
It worked because I got you to comment. Looks like I’m driving engagement on this dead website
Never heard from this “Dodger fan” before. Don’t honestly think he is a Dodger fan. Just another hater.
The Mariners should have Emerson up and playing shortstop right now if they’re serious about winning.
At this point being only 20 years old, I do think its best to keep his development going on in the minors. He is the future for the team with this being Ceawfords last contract year.
I love the way the Dodgers run their team. Having a huge payroll is no guarantee of success, so they’ve earned what they have acheived. The one thing I think they need to improve upon is to start letting prospects like Freeland take over for guys like Enrique Hernandez. Fan favorite or not, he had a 70 ops+ last year. I think they need to start infusing some youth into the roster soon.
I agree…they dont just throw money they also have a plan. We have seen teams throw money and it always doesn’t mean success.
@Hank
Kiké can’t return until earliest May24 so Freeland will have at least two full months to prove himself.
Dodgers being the best team in BB right now and having one of the top Minor League systems shows they draft trade and sign the best. I am no Dodger fan. I can admit to them doing very well in most phases.
I hope the Ms face them in the WS this year and can beat them. It will be tough. Every ball will need to roll our way. This commentator is an idiot. He is worse than the worst Yankee fan. Ignore stupidity and comment on the real fans.