J. P. Crawford
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 27 2025Crawford went 3-for-6 with two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford tallied multiple hits for the 10th time in the month of June. From a fantasy perspective, the 30-year-old shortstop has remained the primary beneficiary of the absence of Victor Robles (shoulder). Crawford has led off for the Mariners consistently since the end of April, batting .286 with four home runs, eight doubles, 22 runs scored, 31 walks and four stolen bases across his last 196 at-bats (50 games).
Jun 18 2025Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Crawford typically starts against opposing southpaws, but he'll take a seat for the day game after a night game while the Red Sox send ace lefty Garrett Crochet to the bump. Dylan Moore will fill in for Crawford at shortstop and bat leadoff.
Jun 15 2025Crawford went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford dominated this three-game set versus Cleveland, going 7-for-11 with two extra-base hits and three walks. The shortstop had the biggest hit of Sunday's contest when he went deep for a second-inning grand slam that gave the Mariners a 5-0 lead at the time. Crawford is now batting .296 with an .824 OPS, six homers, 29 RBI, 30 runs scored, 10 doubles and four stolen bases over 68 games. He's hit well since late May, so he's in little danger of losing the leadoff spot any time soon.
Jun 14 2025Crawford went 3-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was perfect at the plate Saturday, and that helped the Mariners with their two-run frames in the first and ninth innings. Through Saturday's action, the shortstop has a .410 on-base percentage, good for fourth-best in the majors. He's rattled off four three-hit efforts over his last 13 games and is up to a .295 batting average with an .811 OPS, five home runs, four steals, 25 RBI and 29 runs scored across 67 contests this season.
Jun 13 2025Crawford went 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has six multi-hit efforts over his 11 games in June, going 16-for-43 (.372) so far this month. The double was his first extra-base hit in five contests. The shortstop continues to be steady atop the Mariners' order, and he's now at a .286/.399/.393 slash line with five home runs, 25 RBI, 28 runs scored, 10 doubles and three stolen bases over 66 games this season.
Jun 10 2025Crawford went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has gone 18-for-42 (.429) with nine walks over his last 11 games, hitting safely in nine of those contests. The shortstop was able to make a rare contribution with speed Tuesday, logging his third steal of the season in the fifth inning. Crawford has maintained a .284/.401/.391 slash line with five home runs, 24 RBI, 28 runs scored and nine doubles across 64 games.
May 31 2025Crawford went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has gone 5-for-8 with two walks over the first two games of this weekend series versus the Twins. His seventh-inning blast Saturday gave the Mariners their first lead of the contest, and it was his first homer since May 16 versus the Padres. The shortstop is at a .267/.386/.377 slash line with five homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases and six doubles over 55 games this season. Crawford continues to regularly hit out of the leadoff spot, where his on-base skills have been valuable despite a relative lack of speed.
May 25 2025Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will get a breather for the series finale after he had started in each of Seattle's last nine games. Dylan Moore will replace Crawford at shortstop and atop the batting order.
May 17 2025Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop set the tone for the night when he crushed the first pitch he saw from Stephen Kolek down the right-field line for a leadoff homer. Crawford also played his usual dazzling defense, highlighted by a 6-3 double play in the fourth inning to squelch a San Diego rally. Through 41 games to begin the season, Crawford's slashing .278/.385/.389 with four homers, two steals, 19 runs and 19 RBI.
May 16 2025Crawford (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and batting out of the leadoff spot against the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees due to shoulder tightness, but the veteran shortstop has been cleared to play in Friday's series opener. Crawford has gone 12-for-50 with one stolen base, one home run and four RBI since the beginning of May.
May 14 2025Crawford was scratched from the lineup before Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to shoulder tightness, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Crawford's injury remains unknown, but he can be considered day-to-day until the team provides reason to believe otherwise. Leo Rivas and Miles Mastrobuoni are the leading candidates to pick up playing time at shortstop if Crawford has to miss any additional time.
May 5 2025Crawford went 2-for-4 with two walks, one stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford continues to sizzle -- he's hit safely in his last 13 games, going 20-for-52 (.385) with an 8:9 BB:K in that span. The shortstop is up to a .294 batting average with an .820 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, one stolen base and three doubles over 33 contests. His .417 on-base percentage ranks fourth among qualified hitters in the majors through Monday's games. While he doesn't have the speed of a typical leadoff hitter, he's taken over the role amid his recent surge after often hitting ninth to begin 2025.
May 3 2025Crawford went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford swatted the first pitch of the game -- an 88 mph sinker from Patrick Corbin -- over the right-field fence, but that proved to be the only run the Mariners managed to score in the contest. The long ball extended Crawford's hitting streak to 11 games, a span during which he's batting .386 (17-for-44) with three homers and 13 RBI. Prior to the red-hot stretch, the veteran shortstop had knocked in just four runs over his first 20 games.
Apr 30 2025Crawford is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford batted ninth in each of his first 26 starts this season before being moved up to the sixth spot for the last two games. He'll be tasked with batting leadoff Wednesday after slashing .370/.469/.519 across his previous 16 contests.
Apr 19 2025Crawford went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's extra-inning win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has started each of Seattle's first 21 games of the season, and his offensive production has picked up recently. The veteran shortstop is hitting .310 (9-for-29) with two doubles, four RBI and six runs scored over his last nine outings, and he ranks among MLB's leaders in walks (15) on the campaign as a whole so far. The Mariners have a void at the top of their lineup while Victor Robles (shoulder) is sidelined, and Crawford's on-base skills could allow him to see some at-bats in the leadoff spot at some point this year.
Mar 16 2025Crawford is batting just .214 with one home run and two RBI over 28 at-bats in the Cactus League, but he enters the 2025 season with a clean bill of health, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following an injury-plagued season that saw him deal with an oblique strain and a fractured hand, Crawford is looking to put his tough 2024 campaign behind him. "I couldn't get in a rhythm and every time I started to hit good, those injuries popped up," Crawford said this past Monday. "It pretty much hurt every time I swung the bat." However, the 30-year-old infielder believes he's "in a great spot" health-wise this spring, and he's set to reprise his role as Seattle's everyday shortstop after hitting a career-low .202 across just 105 games last season.
Sep 30 2024Crawford went 2-for-3 with a run in a win over the Athletics on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford posted one of two multi-hit efforts for the Mariners in the regular-season finale, ending what has been a tough campaign for him on a good note. The pair of knocks coaxed Crawford's batting average back over the Mendoza Line to .202, but all three components of his final batting line -- he also generated a .304 OBP and .321 slugging percentage -- qualified as career lows. The 29-year-old shortstop has been a fixture in Seattle since 2019 and is signed through the 2026 campaign, but he'll presumably need a notable uptick in production to hold on to his starting spot for another full season.
Sep 22 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford laced only his second three-bagger since the 2022 season as part of his third multi-hit effort during what is turning into a serviceable September. The veteran is hitting a modest .238 across 74 plate appearances this month, yet he boasts an impressive .351 on-base percentage thanks in part to his 12.2 percent walk rate in that same span. Crawford still has just a .205 batting average on the season, but that is an improved figure after his recent stretch of solid production.
Sep 16 2024Crawford went 2-for-3 with a run in a win over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Working out of the bottom of the order, Crawford provided one of four multi-hit efforts for the Mariners on the afternoon, and in the process, lifted his season batting average over .200 (.201) for the first time since Aug. 28. However, while he's shown some signs of life at the plate recently by hitting .280 (7-for-25) over his last seven games, Crawford remains mired in a power drought that's now seen him go 20 games without a home run.
Sep 12 2024Crawford went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and a walk in a win over the Padres on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford delivered the final runs of the night for the Mariners with his sixth-inning double, which brought home Luke Raley and Justin Turner. The veteran shortstop extended both a hitting and RBI streak to three games, while also getting his average back up to the Mendoza Line for the first time since Aug. 28.
Sep 9 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had one of five two-hit efforts in a productive Mariners lineup, his first such tally since July 11. He hit safely for the fourth time in the last five games in the process, a modest upswing that nevertheless qualifies as progress for Crawford by the standards of what has been an exceedingly difficult season at the plate. Despite the recent uptick in production, the 29-year-old's average still sits just below the Mendoza Line at .198, and his .305 OBP and .634 OPS are both also career lows.
Sep 7 2024Crawford went 1-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a run in a win over the Cardinals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The busy game on the basepaths was a badly needed one for the struggling Crawford, who'd recently been bumped from the top of the order and had come into the night slashing .083/.290/.083 over the 31 plate appearances covering his first seven games back from the injured list. Crawford had run into some tough luck during that stretch, so it's conceivable Friday's performance is the start of a turnaround to some degree.
Sep 5 2024Crawford is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Crawford, who is just 2-for-24 at the plate since returning from the injured list. Leo Rivas will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Mariners.
Sep 1 2024Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will receive a breather for the series finale after he had started in each of the Mariners' three games since he returned from the injured list Wednesday. Leo Rivas will step in at shortstop for Crawford, while Victor Robles will serve as the Mariners' leadoff batter.
Aug 29 2024Crawford, who was activated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop slotted into the leadoff spot in his return from a fractured pinkie finger and was able to make an impact during his one trip on the basepaths. Crawford had gone just 1-for-12 over his first four post-All-Star-break games before getting hurt, so he'll undoubtedly need to snap out of that funk soon to retain his place atop the order, especially with its most recent occupant, Victor Robles, exponentially outperforming him offensively.
Aug 28 2024The Mariners activated Crawford (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford appeared in two rehab games over the weekend and was expected to play in at least one more game for Triple-A Tacoma this week before being activated, but the Mariners opted to reinstate him Wednesday after he checked out fine during a simulated game Monday. The 29-year-old had been on the shelf since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger, but he should take back an everyday role now that he's been activated. He'll start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Aug 26 2024Crawford (finger) played in a simulated game Monday and will likely need at least one more rehab game before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford played two rehab games with Triple-A Tacoma over the weekend before shifting to a simulated setting Monday because it's an idle day across the minors. He would appear in line to return to the Mariners' lineup later this week if all goes well. Crawford has been out since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger.
Aug 25 2024Crawford (finger) started at shortstop and played five innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Saturday, going 0-for-3. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The quiet night at the plate was largely irrelevant for Crawford, who encouragingly was able to play defense right out of the gate in his rehab assignment debut. The veteran shortstop may only need a handful of games with the Rainiers to prove his health and get his timing at the plate down before being deemed ready for activation.
Aug 24 2024Crawford (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford took batting practice with the Mariners on Friday but was sent out on a rehab assignment afterward. The shortstop has been on the shelf since July 24 with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger and it's unclear how many rehab outings he'll require before being activated.
Aug 21 2024Crawford (finger) hit against a pitching machine Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday marked the first time Crawford has swung a bat since he landed on the injured list with a fractured right finger. The Mariners are hopeful that he'll be able to begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, though he'll likely need to take a couple rounds of batting practice before being cleared to play in minor-league games.
Aug 19 2024The Mariners are hopeful Crawford will be cleared to resume taking swings later in the week, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has been ramping up his baseball activities over the last few weeks, as he got the green light to participate in infield work Aug. 3 and began a throwing program Aug. 12. If the 29-year-old can progress to swinging a bat at some point this week, his next hurdle would likely be taking batting practice.
Aug 12 2024Crawford (finger) did light tossing out to 60 feet before Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marked the first time the recovering infielder was able to throw since going on the injured list July 23. Crawford had been engaging in infield fielding practice since Aug. 2 as well, so a return before the end of the month, even when factoring in a rehab assignment, could be within the range of outcomes.
Aug 3 2024Crawford (finger) was able to take infield practice with his one capable hand before Friday's game against the Phillies, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford donned a protective cast on his injured hand and was able to get through the session without any issue. He's slated for an X-ray on Monday, which will be exactly two weeks since he suffered a fractured pinkie finger against the Angels. Crawford won't begin any sort of progression before Aug. 19, and Mariners general manager Justin Hollander labeled that timeline as "aggressive" and the earliest possible date the veteran shortstop could take that step.
Jul 24 2024Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said Wednesday that Crawford (finger) is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford fractured his right pinkie finger when he was hit by a pitch in Monday's game against the Angels. According to Jen Mueller of Root Sports Northwest, Crawford won't require surgery, but he'll need to wear a protective brace over his injured hand for the next couple of weeks and will need significant down time while the finger heals. The Mariners have used Dylan Moore at shortstop in both of their two games without Crawford, and Moore should continue to hold down the position for the next several weeks.
Jul 23 2024The Mariners placed Crawford on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hand fracture, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford suffered a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger during Monday's contest and has now officially landed on the injured list, though the expected duration of his stay on the IL remains unknown. While he's out, Dylan Moore figures to take over as Seattle's primary shortstop, and Leo Rivas will come up from Triple-A Tacoma to provide depth to the Mariners' infield group.
Jul 22 2024Crawford suffered a hairline fracture of his pinky finger during Monday's game against the Angels, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will require a trip to the 10-day injured list, though the timetable for a potential return remains uncertain at this time. Dylan Moore should see opportunities at shortstop until Crawford returns to health.
Jul 15 2024Crawford went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford opened up the scoring with a solo blast in the sixth for his only hit of the afternoon. He'll head into the break with a six-game on-base streak and two home runs over his last four games. It's been a struggle overall for the 29-year-old, who is slashing .209/.304/.358 with nine homers, 32 RBI, 41 runs and a 38:72 BB:K in 322 plate appearances.
Jul 12 2024Crawford went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford hit a ground rule double in his first at-bat to lead off the contest before coming around to score Seattle's first run on a Josh Rojas single. The shortstop then went on to drive in runs in two of his next three trips to the plate, starting with a two-run shot in the fourth as the Mariners shot out to an 11-0 lead. It was Crawford's eighth long ball of the season and his first since June 18 against Cleveland. He's still batting just .194 (7-for-36) in July with three extra-base hits, six RBI and five runs scored.
Jul 4 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford ripped a bases-loaded double to put the Mariners ahead in the seventh inning, then scored on a Mitch Garver home run. Prior to Thursday, Crawford had gone 2-for-20 with two walks and a steal over his previous five games. The shortstop is at a .212/.307/.355 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 34 runs scored and five steals across 64 games this season, mainly serving as the Mariners' leadoff hitter.
Jul 1 2024Crawford went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to to the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reached safely for the 10th straight game with his single, pushing his average to a solid .263 over that span. The stolen base was Crawford's fourth of the season, his highest total since the 2020 campaign. While the veteran shortstop's current stretch of hitting is easily his most productive of the season, Crawford is still sitting on a .215 average and .674 OPS across 61 games.
Jun 26 2024Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had an all-around showing Wednesday, reaching base three times and picking up his third stolen base of the season. The three steals are already more than he had all of last season. The 29-year-old extended his hitting streak to a season-best seven games. Since his return from the IL, he's started every game at the leadoff spot and is trending upward despite the .217/.315/.371 slash line.
Jun 22 2024Crawford went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in an extra-inning loss to the Marlins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop hit safely for the third time in the last four games while also posting his second stolen base of the season, with the first having come back on May 30. Crawford's modest recent success aside, he mostly remains mired in a season-long funk -- his current .207 average and .299 OBP are both career lows, while his 21.2 percent strikeout rate is his highest since 2018.
Jun 19 2024Crawford went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, an RBI double and a pair of walks in Tuesday's 8-5 victory over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford got the Mariners on the board with a two-run blast off Triston McKenzie in the third inning before adding a third RBI with a double in the fourth. Crawford had gone just 1-for-25 with no extra-base hits in seven games prior to Tuesday. Overall, he's slashing just .208/.305/.375 with seven homers, 21 RBI and 29 runs scored through 220 plate appearances this year.
Jun 10 2024Crawford went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning win over the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford got the Mariners off on the right foot with his leadoff solo shot, his second in as many games. The veteran shortstop extended his hitting streak to six games in the process, making it arguably his best offensive stretch of a season that now sees him carrying a .226/.308/.396 slash line through 42 games.
Jun 8 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop got the scoring started on the first pitch of the game with his 11th career leadoff homer. He later added another RBI on a single in the fifth, giving him his third multi-RBI game of the season. Crawford now has five home runs this season and three since coming off the IL on May 20. The 29-year-old is working on a five-game hitting streak, which is tied for his longest of the season.
Jun 1 2024Crawford went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners held a narrow 1-0 lead before Crawford broke things open with his fourth-inning grand slam. It was the fourth grand slam of his career and his fourth homer for Seattle this season. Each of Crawford's past four hits have gone for extra bases (three doubles, one homer).
May 31 2024Crawford went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in a loss to the Astros on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop was one of only two Mariners to reach base multiple times on a quiet night for the team's offense. Crawford also snagged his first steal of the campaign and has reached safely in eight of 11 games since his return from the IL, but he still carries a paltry .208/.301/.328 slash line across 143 plate appearances for the season.
May 28 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Astros on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford provided one of two multi-hit efforts for the Mariners on the afternoon while hitting safely for the sixth time in the last seven starts. The veteran shortstop has been clicking at the plate since his return an IL stay from an oblique injury, producing a .296 average and .848 OPS across his last 30 plate appearances despite a 26.7 percent strikeout rate in the same span.
May 25 2024Crawford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Nationals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford led off the contest with a 399-foot shot to center field, and that would ironically be the only run-producing offense of the night for Seattle. The veteran shortstop has now hit safely in all four starts he's drawn since coming off the injured list, but his homer was his first since April 8.
May 21 2024Crawford (oblique), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, entered Monday's win over the Yankees as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and remained in the game at shortstop, going 0-for-2. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford struck out swinging in his pinch-hit appearance and subsequently flied out to center to close out the ninth. The veteran shortstop was logging his first game action since April 23, and given his in-game appearance and ability to play defense Monday, he's a likely candidate to return to the starting nine Tuesday.
May 20 2024The Mariners activated Crawford (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners put Crawford through a full pregame workout Monday, which is surely the reason why he's not in the lineup. He will be available off the bench, though, before likely returning to the starting nine Tuesday. Dylan Moore will handle shortstop again Monday.
May 19 2024Crawford (oblique) is set to join the Mariners ahead of their three-game series with the Yankees beginning Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford appears to be ready to rejoin the major-league roster after being placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain April 25. The shortstop went 1-for-5 with a run scored during his short two-game rehab assignment, which was cut short after he was hit in the hand by a pitch Wednesday. Crawford has struggled to a .198/.296/.302 slash line with two homers, nine RBI and 13 runs scored over 86 at-bats in 22 games with Seattle this season. His return will likely push Dylan Moore out of the starting lineup.
May 17 2024Crawford (oblique/hand) didn't travel with the team to Baltimore but still has a locker in the Mariners' clubhouse, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop was hit by a pitch on the hand during a rehab game Wednesday, and he's experienced some swelling and soreness. Crawford has yet to join the team, but the fact he has a locker could indicate he still may return from the injured list this weekend.
May 16 2024Crawford (oblique/hand) didn't travel with the team to Baltimore, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was hit by a pitch in the hand during a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday and was still sore and swollen one day later. He doesn't have a clear timeline to return, and he managed only six plate appearances with Triple-A Tacoma prior to the new injury.
May 15 2024The Mariners aren't concerned about Crawford's (oblique) right hand/wrist after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game at Triple-A Tacoma, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's HBP forced him to make an early exit from Wednesday's minor-league game, but it appears he managed to escape the incident with no significant damage. The 29-year-old was expected to return from the IL ahead of Seattle's upcoming series versus the Orioles, though it remains unknown if those plans have changed as a result of his sore hand.
May 13 2024Crawford (oblique) was active for the Mariners' batting practice Monday and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has been on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain since April 25, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the big-league roster. He'll likely need to participate in multiple contests during his rehab assignment in Triple-A before being activated and could join the team in Baltimore ahead of its three-game series with the Orioles beginning Friday.
May 11 2024Crawford (oblique) put in a full pregame workout before the Mariners' series opener against the Athletics on Friday, making throws on ground balls and taking batting practice on the field, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only is the boost in activity level very encouraging, but Crawford confirmed after his workout that he's back to full strength. However, the veteran shortstop also conceded he needed to get his timing at the plate back, making it likely he goes on a rehab assignment of no more than two games before potentially being activated.
May 7 2024Manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that Crawford (oblique) took swings in the batting cages at the team's complex in Arizona, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Servais added that Crawford will progress to hitting on the field with the hopes of swinging at full strength this weekend. If the 29-year-old shortstop is able to do that without any problems, he will embark on a brief rehab assignment before returning to the Mariners' lineup. Crawford had gone 5-for-16 with four RBI across his last four games before landing on the injured list April 25.
Apr 28 2024Crawford (oblique) was able to field some grounders and do light jogging in the outfield before Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The activity is significant, considering Crawford was just diagnosed with a Grade 1 oblique strain Wednesday. Crawford is still expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, but he noted he was feeling much better Sunday than a few days prior, when he'd found it painful to even cough or make general movements.
Apr 26 2024General manager Justin Hollander said Friday that Crawford (oblique) likely won't be activated from the injured list when he's eligible May 5, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was placed on the injured list Thursday with a Grade 1 oblique strain -- the least severe type of strain -- though it appears the 29-year-old shortstop is still facing an extended absence. Hollander didn't provide an exact timeline for Crawford's return, but a 2-to-3 week absence seems to be the best possible scenario.
Apr 25 2024The Mariners placed Crawford on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Rangers, and subsequent testing revealed that he was dealing with an oblique strain. Grade 1 is the least severe type of strain, so it's possible that Crawford's stint on the IL won't be a lengthy one. Dylan Moore will make his second straight start at shortstop Thursday and is expected to serve as the primary replacement for Crawford during his upcoming absence.
Apr 24 2024Crawford was scratched from the Mariners' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to right oblique soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Crawford's injury remains unknown, but it's apparently enough to keep him from starting in Wednesday's contest. Dylan Moore will enter the lineup as Seattle's new shortstop and bat eighth.
Apr 22 2024Crawford went a combined 2-for-8 with a triple, four RBI, two walks and two runs during both games of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The four trips on the basepaths made for a busy afternoon for the veteran shortstop, and the productive day, which was highlighted by a bases-clearing triple in Game 2, was preceded by back-to-back two-hit efforts in Crawford's previous two contests Tuesday and Saturday. Crawford is still slashing just .193/.287/.289 on the season, but he's now reached safely in 11 consecutive games, a span during which he boasts a .353 on-base percentage.
Apr 17 2024Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners are wrapping up their series against Cincinnati with a day game after a night game and a lefty (Andrew Abbott) is on the hill for the Reds, so Seattle skipper Scott Servais likely felt that it was an opportune time to give the lefty-hitting Crawford a day off. Crawford will cede shortstop to Dylan Moore while Julio Rodriguez replaces Crawford atop the batting order.
Apr 9 2024Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Crawford smacked his second homer of the season, he wasn't able to reach safely in his other three at-bats. He's still looking for his first multi-hit game of 2024, slashing .140/.213/.279 with five runs scored and four RBI over 11 appearances.
Mar 30 2024Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Red Sox on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford sent a Nick Pivetta offering 381 feet into the right-field stands with one out in the sixth inning for what would turn out to be the only run of the game. The veteran shortstop had gone 0-for-4 on Opening Day, so his two times on base Friday were his first of the nascent season.
Mar 8 2024Crawford, who drew two walks and scored a run in his two plate appearances during Thursday's Cactus League win over the Angels, is now 0-for-9 over his first six exhibitions. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran has three base on balls overall, but that's been the extent of his offensive production. Crawford's early struggles aside, he's once again being counted on to hold down the fort on a near everyday basis at shortstop after slugging a career-high 19 home runs and driving in a career-best 65 RBI a season ago. The power surge helped Crawford produce a career-high .818 OPS as well, although there will be some doubt as to his ability to replicate those numbers after previously having failed to top nine homers in any season.
Sep 29 2023Crawford went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two total runs scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One night after Crawford's game-winning two-run double, the shortstop put an exclamation point on the Mariners' fourth inning rally with a grand slam. He's put together a solid September, batting .257 (28-for-109) with seven homers, 21 RBI, seven doubles and 18 runs scored over 27 contests. He's now at a .266/.381/.440 slash line with 19 long balls, 65 RBI, 94 runs scored and two stolen bases over 143 contests this season.
Sep 27 2023Crawford went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and three walks in Wednesday's 8-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford made an early impact, opening the scoring on the second pitch he saw from Framber Valdez. Through 25 games in September, Crawford has gone 25-for-101 (.248) with six homers, 15 RBI and 15 walks. The shortstop is up to 18 long balls, 59 RBI, 92 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .264/.380/.434 slash line through 141 contests. He's also shown strong plate discipline with a 15.0 percent walk rate and a 19.8 percent strikeout rate.
Sep 25 2023Crawford went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford took Nathan Eovaldi deep in third inning for his second home run over his last five games and his fifth this month. He continues to be one of the Mariners' more impactful hitters, as he now has a hit in 12 of his last 13 games and is slashing .281/.349/.491 over that span. His 17 home runs on the year nearly double his previous career high of nine from 2021 while his 58 RBI and 91 runs scored also are career-best totals.
Sep 19 2023Crawford went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It took until the seventh inning, but Crawford was able to extend his hitting streak to nine games. He's gone 11-for-38 (.289) in that span. The shortstop is up to 16 homers, 57 RBI, 88 runs scored, 34 doubles and two stolen bases while slashing .266/.382/.433 through 134 contests this season. Crawford's excellent on-base skills continue to be valuable as the Mariners' primary leadoff hitter.
Sep 18 2023Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and a walk in a loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's timely second-inning knock drove home Eugenio Suarez with the only run of the afternoon for the Mariners to give the former his 54th RBI of the campaign, tying a career high. Crawford's productive day at the plate overall was essentially the only bright spot for the Mariners as they wrapped up a disappointing litmus test of an interleague series against the Dodgers, and the multi-hit effort extended the veteran shortstop's on-base streak to eight games.
Sep 13 2023Crawford, who drove in three runs with a bases-clearing double over five plate appearances against the Angels on Tuesday, is now just one RBI from tying the career-high 54 he generated in 2021. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers in a couple of different statistical aspects this season. The fact he's on the precipice of a new career-best RBI tally is certainly one, and a pair of figures that have helped facilitate it -- a .280 average with runners on base and a career-high 15 home runs -- are two others. Crawford appeared to truly hit his stride at the plate three games into the second half of the season and hasn't cooled off for any extended stretch since, posting a .285/.408/.485 slash line in the 43 games he's played since July 16.
Sep 7 2023Crawford went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in a win over the Reds on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford came through with the Mariners' most impactful hit of the game, slugging a 382-foot shot to right with Ty France and Josh Rojas aboard in the fourth inning to extend Seattle's lead to 6-1. The homer was Crawford's fifth in the last 12 games, an atypical power surge that has pushed his career-high total in that category to 15. Moreover, all three components of Crawford's .271/.389/.437 slash line are also career-best figures by wide margins.
Sep 3 2023Crawford went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two additional runs scored and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford put a cap on his big game by launching a decisive solo home run down the right field line in the ninth inning, giving Seattle an 8-7 lead. In 11 games since returning from a concussion, the 28-year-old shortstop is hitting .341 (14-for-41) with four homers, eight RBI, 17 runs, one steal, 11 walks, and 13 strikeouts.
Sep 2 2023Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Mets on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's 413-foot shot to center in the fourth inning would end up representing the Mariners' only run of the night against a dominant Kodai Senga and two relievers. The veteran shortstop has seen his power stroke come alive of late, as Friday's round tripper was his third in the last seven games and pushed his season total to a career-best 13. Crawford has also reached safely in six of his last seven games, a stretch during which he's hitting .400 (10-for-25) with five total extra-base hits, six RBI, six walks, a stolen base and 10 runs.
Aug 31 2023Crawford went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and a stolen base in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford plated the tying and go-ahead runs with his timely seventh-inning single, sealing the comeback victory for Seattle. Crawford's steal was only his second of the season, and the veteran shortstop has now cobbled together an impressive .294 average -- including a .455 figure with men on base -- and .984 OPS over the nine games he's played since returning from a stint on the 7-day injured list due to a concussion.
Aug 28 2023Crawford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford took Kyle Muller's second pitch of the game over the center-field wall. This was Crawford's second homer in four games, and he has three multi-hit efforts in that span. The shortstop is at a .268/.384/.421 slash line with 12 long balls, 42 RBI, 76 runs scored and one stolen base through 114 contests this season. Prior to 2023, he'd never hit more than nine homers or posted an OPS better than .714 in a campaign.
Aug 25 2023Crawford went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three total runs scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford launched Brady Singer's first pitch of the game 432 feet to right field to open the scoring. Over four games since returning from a concussion, Crawford has gone 4-for-16 with six walks, three RBI and seven runs scored while returning to his usual spot atop the lineup. He's now at a .265/.382/.413 slash line with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 70 runs scored and one stolen base through 111 contests this season.
Aug 22 2023Crawford (concussion) went 0-for-4 with two walks and two runs in a win over the White Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was back in his familiar leadoff spot in his return from the injured list and played a table-setting role in the lopsided win. The veteran shortstop's multiple trips on the basepaths were fitting, considering he's now sitting on an elite .436 on-base percentage across 112 plate appearances since the All-Star break thanks in large part to a 17.0 percent walk rate in that span.
Aug 21 2023The Mariners reinstated Crawford (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seattle has yet to release its lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox, but Crawford will presumably reclaim a prominent spot in the batting order while settling back in as the Mariners' everyday shortstop. The 28-year-old sustained a concussion Aug. 9 but cleared the protocol 10 days later and was given the green light to rejoin the big club after experiencing no setbacks during his lone rehab game with High-A Everett over the weekend.
Aug 19 2023Crawford cleared concussion protocol and will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Everett on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford landed on the 7-day concussion IL on Aug. 11 after colliding with teammate Eugenio Suarez the previous day. He's now been deemed fit to return to game action and will make a couple tune-up appearances in the minors before returning as Seattle's everyday shortstop. Crawford was slashing .307/.431/.466 since the All-Star break prior to his injury.
Aug 17 2023Crawford (concussion) could be activated from the 7-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale in Houston, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He landed on the 7-day IL last Friday, following a collision two days prior with teammate Eugenio Suarez. Crawford has shown steady improvement throughout this week and will soon report to High-A Everett for a quick minor-league rehab stint. Jose Caballero and Dylan Moore have been sharing starts at shortstop in his absence while Julio Rodriguez has been hitting leadoff.
Aug 15 2023Crawford may not return from the 7-day concussion IL when eligible Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The good news is that Crawford is trending in the right direction. However, manager Scott Servais said there is still some uncertainty on whether the 28-year-old shortstop will rejoin the team immediately once he's eligible. A better picture will emerge over the next couple of days, but Crawford's absence likely wouldn't extend more than a few days past Thursday if need be.
Aug 11 2023Crawford was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 10, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has officially been diagnosed with a concussion following his collision Wednesday with teammate Eugenio Suarez. The 28-year-old shortstop is enjoying a mini breakout this season, having registered a .266/.379/.411 batting line and a career-high 10 home runs through 107 games. He'll be first eligible to return to the Mariners next Sunday, but head injuries never come with a predictable recovery timeline. Jose Caballero and Dylan Moore will likely be the fill-in options at short.
Aug 9 2023Crawford will be evaluated for a concussion after colliding with Eugenio Suarez during Wednesday's game against the Padres, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reportedly wasn't feeling good during the last few innings following the collision, so the Mariners will put him through concussion protocol just to be safe. Further information likely won't be available until Thursday, so fantasy managers should consider Crawford day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old shortstop has been enjoying the best season of his career with a .790 OPS through 460 plate appearances.
Aug 8 2023Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has logged three multi-hit efforts in August, going 8-for-27 (.296) across his last seven games. The shortstop has lifted his season slash line to .268/.382/.415 with the productive stretch, and he's added 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 63 runs scored, 26 doubles and a stolen base while primarily working out of the leadoff spot.
Aug 7 2023Crawford went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop got the Mariners off on the right foot by sending the first pitch of the day 397 feet to center field for his 10th homer of the season. Crawford's blast established a new personal best in round trippers and extended his on-base streak to 12 games in the process. The 28-year-old's .787 OPS is also a career high and partly the byproduct of a 15.0 percent walk rate that's his highest since his 2017 rookie season in Philadelphia.
Aug 5 2023Crawford went 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners put on an offensive display in the high-scoring win, and Crawford's night was actually one of the quieter ones in a game where Seattle laced eight of its 14 hits for extra bases. While Crawford didn't contribute to that total, the veteran shortstop did generate his eighth multi-hit effort since the All-Star break and set the table nicely from the top of the order. Crawford has been thriving the entire second half, as he now owns a .333/.463/.485 slash line and 16.7 percent walk rate across his last 18 games.
Jul 30 2023Crawford went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double, three runs scored and two walks in Sunday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford belted a solo homer in the second inning between crossing home in the first and ninth frames. He's having a terrific month, going 31-for-91 (.341) with 14 extra-base hits and 15 runs scored through 24 July games. Crawford's season slash line is up to .265/.376/.413 through 418 plate appearances. His ninth home run of the year Sunday tied his career high set in 2021.
Jul 28 2023Crawford (knee) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed Wednesday's game with a knee injury, but an off day Thursday allowed him to heal enough to get back in the lineup. The shortstop has put together an excellent July, batting .329 (28-for-85) with 12 walks over 22 contests. He's up to a .261/.368/.400 slash line with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 54 runs scored and a stolen base through 96 contests, and he continues to look solid atop the Mariners' lineup.
Jul 26 2023Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins after he fouled a ball off his right knee in Tuesday's 9-7 win, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into the week, Seattle had been planning to hold Crawford out of the lineup Wednesday for rest purposes, but the shortstop's absence from the lineup for the series finale may be the result of a legitimate injury. Though Crawford didn't exit early after fouling the ball off himself in the top of the ninth inning, manager Scott Servais said that the 28-year-old was feeling sore after the game, according to the Associated Press. The Mariners have an off day Thursday, so Crawford will have the benefit of extra rest before Seattle returns to action Friday in Arizona.
Jul 23 2023Crawford went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's seventh-inning two-bagger plated Dylan Moore and Kolten Wong to knot the score at 7-7. The 28-year-old mustered just a single in his first nine post-All-Star-break plate appearances, but he's caught fire since that point by going 10-for-26 with a trio of two-baggers, two RBI, three walks and four runs in his subsequent seven games.
Jul 16 2023Crawford went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford doubled and scored in the first inning and later knocked his 20th double of the year. He'd been stuck in a 5-for-23 (.217) run since his last multi-hit game July 5, but he's still hitting .370 this month. Crawford improved his season slash line to .258/.368/.402 with 28 extra-base hits and 48 runs scored through 362 plate appearances.
Jul 6 2023Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's third-inning blast extended his hitting streak to seven games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-26 (.423) with two homers, four doubles and six RBI. The shortstop has also drawn a walk in 17 of his last 25 contests. He's up to a .254/.365/.403 slash line with eight homers -- one shy of his career high -- 32 RBI, 46 runs scored, a stolen base and 18 doubles through 80 games this season.
Jul 1 2023Crawford went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two total RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of Crawford's seven homers on the year have come over his last 10 games, despite him hitting a modest .257 (9-for-35) in that span. The shortstop drove in multiple runs for the second game in a row. He's slashing .246/.360/.383 with 30 RBI, 44 runs scored and one stolen base through 75 contests. Despite showing little in the way of speed, his decent contact and solid plate discipline have helped him stay atop the lineup regularly.
Jun 27 2023Crawford went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs in Monday's 8-4 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford opened the bottom of the first inning with a leadoff homer to right field and reached base three more times in the contest. He's gone deep twice in three games since returning from a brief hiatus due to a shoulder injury. Crawford has never hit double-digit homers in a season, but he's on pace to do so this year with six long balls through 71 contests.
Jun 25 2023Crawford (shoulder) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop was back in the lineup and leading off after missing three games with a bruised shoulder, and he slugged the second of four Mariners homers on the afternoon in the third inning. Crawford has now left the yard twice in his last four games after going 16 straight games without a round tripper immediately prior to that streak. He's been a constant presence on the bases throughout his last 10 games, however, generating a .391 OBP thanks in large part to a 15.2 percent walk rate in that span.
Jun 24 2023Crawford (shoulder) is leading off and starting at shortstop Saturday against the Orioles, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was held out of the lineup for three consecutive games with a shoulder injury. His return pushes Jose Caballero to the bench while Kolten Wong will hit ninth and start at second base.
Jun 23 2023Crawford (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Orioles, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will miss a third straight game as he continues to nurse an injured right shoulder following a collision during Tuesday's game with the Yankees. Jose Caballero will slide over to shortstop while Kolten Wong enters the lineup at second base and bats seventh versus Baltimore.
Jun 22 2023Crawford (shoulder) isn't in the Mariners' lineup Thursday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was expected to miss Thursday's game due to the shoulder issue, and he is hopeful he'll be able to return over the weekend against Baltimore. In the meantime, Jose Caballero will start at shortstop and Kolten Wong will start at second while batting ninth.
Jun 21 2023Crawford (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup versus the Yankees on Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford left Tuesday's game versus the Yankees with a right shoulder contusion, and while X-rays did return negative, the veteran shortstop will miss at least one more game with the injury. Jose Caballero is leading off and playing shortstop while Crawford sits, and Kolten Wong will get the start at second base while hitting ninth.
Jun 20 2023Crawford told reporters after Tuesday's game that X-rays returned negative on his right shoulder, but he will likely undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop told reporters that he could barely left his right arm after colliding with Harrison Bader in the early innings on a play at second base, and Divish notes Crawford was clearly in discomfort postgame. Crawford is listed as day-to-day for now, but his status for Wednesday's game -- and games immediately following -- is certainly in doubt for the time being.
Jun 18 2023Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two walks in an extra-innings loss to the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford wasted no time getting the Mariners on the board, uncorking a 383-foot solo shot to lead off the home half of the first. The veteran shortstop reached safely for the seventh time in the last eight games in the process, and his pair of free passes helped push his on-base percentage to just three points shy of the career-high .356 figure he generated back in his rookie 2017 campaign.
Jun 13 2023Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Marlins on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting leadoff man set the table for both Teoscar Hernandez and Ty France, coming home on their first-inning double and second-inning home run, respectively. Crawford is now on a three-game tear that's seen him go 7-for-13 and quickly boost his average 18 points to .253. He also continues to help his cause by drawing walks at what is now a 13.4 percent clip, his highest rate since his rookie 2017 season in Philadelphia.
Jun 10 2023Crawford went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had just one hit in 17 at-bats over his first five games in June before busting the slump Saturday. The shortstop continues to hold down the leadoff spot for the Mariners despite his spotty hitting of late. He's up to a .249/.351/.349 slash line through 60 contests while adding three home runs, 23 RBI, 33 runs scored, 12 doubles and a stolen base over 243 plate appearances.
Jun 6 2023Crawford went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford played the whole game at shortstop after missing Sunday's game with a bruised knee. The 28-year-old had opened June 0-for-7 over two games after ending May on a six-game hitting streak. He's slashing .244/.349/.345 with three home runs, 22 RBI, 31 runs scored and a stolen base through 57 contests overall.
Jun 4 2023Crawford, who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, has a bruised knee and is scheduled to receive treatment Sunday and Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming Crawford's knee responds well to the treatment, he should be back in the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener in San Diego. Jose Caballero has shifted over to shortstop for Sunday's contest while Kolten Wong covers the keystone.
Jun 3 2023Crawford suffered a knee injury in the eighth inning of Saturday's loss to the Rangers but he plans to play against Texas on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford suffered the knee injury while making a dive into second base and colliding with Leody Taveras. While Crawford was able to stay in the game, it was clear the shortstop was dealing with soreness. If the pain doesn't subside he may sit out a game, but for now Crawford is likely to be in the lineup for Sunday's finale against the Rangers.
May 26 2023Crawford went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of Crawford's three homers this season have come in the last four games, and he has four multi-hit efforts over his last eight contests. The stronger hitting has come out of the leadoff spot. The shortstop is up to a .248/.361/.364 slash line with 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and a stolen base through 49 games.
May 23 2023Crawford went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford tied the game at 2-2 with his fifth-inning blast. The shortstop has gone 6-for-20 (.300) with three RBI over his last five contests. He's slashing .245/.367/.351 with two homers, 19 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and 10 doubles through 46 games this season. He's done a decent job atop the order since taking over the leadoff spot from Julio Rodriguez two weeks ago.
May 20 2023Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to Atlanta on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop stuck in the leadoff spot while reaching safely for the 15th straight start. Crawford's .244 average and .341 slugging percentage leave plenty to be desired, but his .370 on-base percentage, partly fueled by a 16.0 percent walk rate, gives him solid top-of-the-order credentials as manager Scott Servais looks to get Julio Rodriguez's offense ignited a bit further down the lineup.
May 11 2023Crawford (knee) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford led off and played a full game at shortstop in his return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury, and he's now reached safely in eight consecutive starts. The productive afternoon at the plate Wednesday pushed Crawford's on-base percentage to .382 across 132 plate appearances, easily the highest of his career.
May 10 2023Crawford (knee) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed the last two games because of discomfort in his left knee, and he not only returns to the lineup Wednesday, but he'll also replace a slumping Julio Rodriguez in the leadoff spot. While Crawford has hit just .240 on the season, he's gotten on base at a .378 clip. His presence atop the lineup could help revitalize a dormant Seattle offense.
May 9 2023Crawford (knee) told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Rangers that he expects to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford mentioned that the swelling and soreness in his left knee resulting from a ball he fouled off himself Sunday made fielding groundballs a "little uncomfortable." The shortstop will miss at least one more game while completing his recovery, but he seemingly has a good chance of returning Wednesday as long as there are no setbacks.
May 8 2023Crawford was scratched from the lineup against the Rangers on Monday with knee discomfort, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford fouled a ball off his knee during Sunday's win over the Astros, and after trying to work through it in pregame workouts the shortstop will take a seat. Jose Caballero will play shortstop against Texas on Monday with Kolten Wong (wrist) returning to the lineup to play second base.
May 5 2023Crawford went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Athletics on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop is just 2-for-23 over his last seven games following a 3-for-4 effort that featured a grand slam against the Phillies on April 26, but he still managed to make an impact Thursday. Crawford's multi-run effort was his fourth of the season, and despite a middling .226 average, he's maintaining an elite .374 on-base percentage thanks largely to what is now a 19.0 percent walk rate following Thursday's pair of free passes.
Apr 4 2023Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reached safely for the fourth time in the first five games of the season out of his No. 9 spot in the order, contributing his first multi-hit effort and extra-base hit of 2023 in the process. Thanks in part to the four walks complementing his three hits, Crawford sports an early .389 on-base percentage despite just a .214 average through his first 18 plate appearances.
Mar 31 2023Crawford (foot) went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run in the Mariners' win over the Guardians on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford slotted into his usual starting shortstop role as expected Opening Day after completing his recovery from a sore foot, and he made an impact by drawing a leadoff walk in the eighth inning of what was a scoreless game at that point. Crawford eventually came around to score on Ty France's three-run home run, which proved the difference in the contest. Crawford is likely to remain in or near the No. 9 spot he hit out of Thursday for the time being, but it's worth noting the 28-year-old hit all across the order in 2022, including 119 plate appearances in the leadoff spot.
Mar 30 2023Crawford (foot) is batting ninth and playing shortstop Thursday versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Crawford is fine after fouling a pitch off hit foot six days ago and will face Shane Bieber to begin the 2023 season. Coming off a 2022 campaign when he slashed .243/.339/.336, Crawford figures to be a mainstay near the bottom of Seattle's lineup.
Mar 26 2023Manager Scott Servais said Saturday that Crawford (foot) will "be ready to go" for Seattle's Opening Day matchup with Cleveland on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop fouled a pitch off his right foot Friday but was diagnosed with just a bruise after X-rays and a CT scan come back negative. Crawford isn't in the lineup for Sunday's spring game but has gone through a full workout since he suffered the injury, and there's no concern about his availability for Opening Day.
Mar 25 2023X-rays returned negative Saturday on Crawford's foot, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford fouled a ball off his foot before Friday's Cactus League game against the Athletics, and was scratched from the lineup. The Mariners believed his absence to be precautionary, however, and the results seem to prove it. At this point, it appears very likely Crawford is ready to be the starting shortstop for Opening Day against the Guardians on Thursday.
Mar 20 2023Crawford (shoulder) started at shortstop in Monday's Cactus League win over the Brewers and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by Mason McCoy in the top of the sixth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had last seen Cactus League action Thursday and most recently played shortstop March 10, as a "soggy" right shoulder had limited him to designated hitter duties since then. Crawford's ability to slot back in on defense Monday was in accordance with an aforementioned timeline, and it seems the veteran is on track to be at full strength for Opening Day.
Mar 18 2023Crawford (shoulder) will play in a minor-league game Saturday to receive at-bats, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has been out of the lineup since March 13 because of a "soggy" right shoulder. The infielder will get at-bats on the back fields of Arizona, and he has a good chance to be back at shortstop for Seattle for Monday's Cactus League contest. It looks likely that Crawford will be ready for the regular season.
Mar 17 2023Mariners manager Scott Servais expects Crawford (shoulder) to return Monday for Seattle, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has been out of the lineup with a "soggy" shoulder, but the Mariners have claimed that the injury isn't considered serious, and a return to the lineup Monday would seem to verify those claims. The shortstop's return becomes even more important for Seattle with Dylan Moore (oblique) likely to miss the first few weeks of the year with an oblique strain.
Mar 16 2023Crawford (shoulder) hopes to return to playing shortstop on Sunday or Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford is serving as the Mariners' designated hitter again Thursday in Cactus League play as he protects his achy right shoulder. He seems to be feeling better, though, and hopes to be able to play the field in a few days.
Mar 13 2023Mariners manager Scott Servais said Monday that Crawford has a "soggy" right shoulder and will be limited to designated-hitter duties in Tuesday's Cactus League game versus the Royals, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Servais' unique description of Crawford's injury, the shortstop isn't believed to be dealing with anything more than the typical soreness that often sets in for veteran players in the latter stages of spring training. The Mariners will take it easy on the 28-year-old by having him play DH on Tuesday, but he should be back in the lineup at shortstop before the end of the spring to erase any concerns about his health heading into Opening Day.
Mar 10 2023Crawford is hitting .267 (3-for-15) with two RBI, three walks and three runs across seven Cactus League games thus far. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has yet to provide an extra-base hit, but he's been a fairly constant presence on the basepaths and has only struck out twice. The veteran shortstop saw a 30-point drop in batting average last season after a career-best .273 figure in 2021, but that also came with a 45-point reduction in BABIP from .320 to .275. Additionally, Crawford lowered his strikeout rate to a career-low 13.3 percent and walked at his highest clip (11.3 percent) since his initial 23-game big-league cup of coffee back in 2017. An uptick in luck when putting the ball in play could see his average bounce back in 2023.
Oct 4 2022Crawford is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford hit leadoff in the matinee and went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Dylan Moore will take over at shortstop for Seattle in the nightcap.
Oct 3 2022Crawford isn't starting Monday against the Tigers, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a two-walk, 0-for-2 performance Sunday, Crawford will get a day off Monday. In his place, Dylan Moore will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
Oct 1 2022Crawford isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners are resting several starters Saturday after clinching a postseason berth Friday night, and Crawford will head to the bench after going 1-for-14 with an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts over the last four games. Dylan Moore is starting at shortstop and leading off.
Sep 30 2022Crawford went 1-for-5 with a game-winning infield single and a walk in an extra-innings victory over the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford rapped out a sharp liner that caromed off the glove of third baseman Josh Jung into short left field to plate Dylan Moore with the winning run in the 11th inning. It's been a productive week thus far on the RBI front for the veteran shortstop, as he's knocked in four runs over the last five games to get within four of the second-highest total of his career in that category (46).
Sep 26 2022Crawford went 1-for-4 with a two-run single, two walks and a run in a loss to the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford made plenty of noise out of the top of the order in the wild defeat, hitting safely for the third straight game since returning from a one-game absence due to some lower-body injuries. He has eight total bases and three RBI over that span while replacing the sidelined Julio Rodriguez (back) in the leadoff spot, where the veteran shortstop figures to remain for the balance of the regular season.
Sep 23 2022Crawford (lower body) is starting Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford didn't play Thursday against Oakland due to some leg/knee issues, but he's starting at shortstop and leading off Friday. Over his last five games, he's gone 4-for-16 with a triple, two runs, two walks and two strikeouts.
Sep 22 2022Crawford is dealing with some leg/knee issues but is available off the bench Thursday in Oakland, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He tweaked it sliding during last weekend's series in Anaheim. The Mariners are hoping a full day off Thursday will get Crawford right physically, although Divish notes Crawford could be used late as a defensive replacement.
Sep 20 2022Crawford went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk and two runs in a win over the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford belted his third triple of the season in the third inning -- ironically the only time he reached base that he didn't come around to score. The veteran shortstop has been getting particularly good wood on the ball of late, as he's now sporting a .290 average and .984 OPS over the last 10 games thanks in part to the fact he's laced five of his nine hits during that span for extra bases.
Sep 10 2022Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Atlanta on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford uncorked a rare blast off Charlie Morton in the fifth inning, the shortstop's first home run since June 1. Crawford's .253 average is a far cry from the much higher figures he was carrying during most of the first half of the season, but he's encouragingly shown some signs of life recently by hitting safely in five of the last six games on his way to a .286 average and .851 OPS during that span.
Sep 7 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with one double in Wednesday's 9-6 loss against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford tallied a double off righty starter Michael Kopech with two outs in the fourth, the last batter of the day for Kopech. This snapped a 14-game stretch without an extra-base hit for the shortstop. The 27-year-old recorded a .167 average and a .447 OPS over 50 plate appearances during that span.
Sep 2 2022Crawford, who'd been out of the starting lineup for the previous three games with a pectoral injury, went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run in a win over the Tigers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had already appeared off the bench Wednesday and was deemed healthy enough to play the field Thursday after his second-longest stretch of absences this season. Crawford's recent offensive struggles persisted, however, as he's now hitting just .154 (4-for-26) over his last nine games.
Sep 1 2022Crawford (pectoral) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After three straight absences from the lineup due to a pectoral injury, Crawford showed enough progress to gain clearance to play in the series finale in Detroit. Due to Crawford's injury, in addition to Dylan Moore landing on the injured list with an oblique strain, Adam Frazier had to cover shortstop the past two days, but he should return to his more natural spot at second base now that Crawford is ready to go.
Aug 31 2022Crawford (pectoral) isn't starting Wednesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will take a seat for a third consecutive matchup, but it's possible that he'll be available off the bench Wednesday since manager Scott Servais said that the 27-year-old would be available in a depth role Tuesday. Adam Frazier will shift to shortstop while Abraham Toro starts at second base.
Aug 30 2022Crawford (pectoral) isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear whether Crawford, omitted from the lineup for a second straight game, will be available off the bench. According to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, manager Scott Servais hopes the veteran shortstop will be back in the starting nine for Wednesday's contest. Adam Frazier is starting at shortstop and Abraham Toro is playing second base Tuesday.
Aug 28 2022Crawford (pectoral) underwent an MRI on Sunday that didn't reveal any structural damage, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Guardians due to his pectoral issue, but he doesn't appear to be dealing with a significant injury. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Detroit.
Aug 18 2022Crawford went 1-for-2 with a bases-loaded walk, another two base-on-balls and a run in a win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop pushed his season on-base percentage to .341 with his extremely busy night, which currently qualifies as his highest figure since his rookie 2017 season in Philadelphia. Crawford's offensive production has ignited over the past five games, a stretch during which he's hitting .389 (7-for-18) with a double, three RBI, four total walks and three runs.
Aug 16 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles and a walk in a win over the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop snapped a 1-1 tie with his third-inning knock, which drove home Jesse Winker, and he added another timely single in the ninth inning to cap off Seattle's wild six-run rally. Crawford now has three straight two-hit efforts and boasts an impressive .282 average and .370 on-base percentage over the 46 plate appearances covering his last 11 games.
Aug 15 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reached home on a Sam Haggerty single in the second inning, then again on an error in the sixth inning. He also picked up two hits in Sunday's game, his second two-hit game in a row. The shortstop has been inconsistent this month, going 9-for-42, resulting in a .214 batting average. Perhaps Crawford's last two games are a sign that his .259 season batting average will continue to improve.
Aug 10 2022Crawford isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford is out of the lineup for the first time since July 15 after he went 2-for-18 with an RBI, two walks and a strikeout over the last five games. Dylan Moore will start at shortstop and bat seventh after he was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday.
Jul 28 2022Crawford went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop extended his on-base streak to 19 consecutive starts with Wednesday's production. Crawford boasts a .343 on-base percentage in the last eight games specifically, a stretch during which he now boasts a trio of two-hit efforts.
Jul 27 2022Crawford, who went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Rangers on Tuesday, has now hit safely in each of the last 18 games during which he's registered a plate appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The impressive streak dates back to June 28 and has seen Crawford produce a .271/.316/.343 slash line with seven RBI, four walks and 12 runs. Crawford has also struck out at just a 6.6 percent rate during that span, which has pushed his season-long figure down to a career-low 13.4 percent.
Jul 17 2022Crawford went 2-for-5 with a game-winning RBI single and a double in an extra-inning victory over the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop's 10th-inning single snapped a 2-2 tie by plating Sam Haggerty, and the Mariners' Matt Festa was able to shut the door on the Rangers in the home half of the frame to give Seattle it's 13th straight victory. Crawford's bat has been particularly productive over the last 10 games, a stretch during which he's generated a .316/.366/.421 slash line and microscopic 2.4 percent strikeout rate across 41 plate appearances.
Jul 16 2022Crawford (finger) is starting Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed the last two games due to a bruised right index finger but is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Saturday. Over his last five matchups, he's hit .250 with a double, five runs, an RBI and two walks.
Jul 15 2022Crawford (finger) remains sidelined Friday against the Rangers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was scratched Thursday due to a bruised right index finger and will sit for at least one more game. Crawford hopes to return over the weekend, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports, but with just two days remaining before the All-Star break, it's possible he remains out of the lineup in order to give his finger a full week to heal. Dylan Moore starts at shortstop again Friday.
Jul 14 2022Crawford was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a bruised right index finger, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford appeared to be uncomfortable during warmups and was ultimately pulled from the lineup after his finger swelled. After the game, Crawford told reporters that he suffered the injury on a defensive play during Seattle's recent series against the Nationals. He should be considered day-to-day.
Jul 9 2022Crawford went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a run in an extra-innings win over the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford came through with a man on again, as his third-inning two-bagger plated Julio Rodriguez to snap a 1-1 tie. The veteran shortstop has delivered some timely hits of late and now boasts a six-game hitting streak that dates back to June 28.
Jul 6 2022Crawford, who went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple in a win over the Padres on Tuesday, is hitting .333 with a hit-by-pitch, four RBI and four runs with men on base over his last five games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop is also 4-for-10 over his first two games back from suspension when factoring in Tuesday's clutch three-bagger. Crawford could be in the process of authoring his best season at the plate yet, as he's currently sporting a career-high .738 OPS, while his 22 extra-base hits put him nearly halfway to last season's total of 46 in 86 fewer games.
Jul 5 2022Crawford (suspension) went 3-for-5 with two runs in a win over the Padres on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford made a splash in his return from a four-game suspension, reigniting a bat that had been dormant for the 10 games prior to his involuntary sabbatical. The veteran shortstop pulled himself back up to a .267 average and .347 on-base percentage with what was his first multi-hit effort since June 22.
Jul 4 2022Crawford (suspension) is starting Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed the Mariners' series against Oakland over the weekend while serving his four-game suspension, but he'll start at shortstop and bat second Monday. He hit just .128 with two doubles, four RBI and three runs over the 10 games leading up to his suspension but will reclaim his role as the team's primary shortstop now that he's back in action.
Jun 30 2022Crawford will begin serving his suspension Thursday after it was reduced from five to four games, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's suspension results from his role in a brawl that occurred during Sunday's game against the Angels, but he managed to get his sentence reduced by a game. The 27-year-old will be unavailable for the team's weekend series against the Athletics but will be able to use the Mariners' facilities to work out.
Jun 27 2022Crawford has been suspended five games for his role in Sunday's brawl with the Angels, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was one of seven players to be suspended for the incident, though his ban was among the longest of the group. He is appealing the discipline, so he remains in the Mariners' lineup as the starting shortstop while hitting leadoff Monday against the Orioles.
Jun 26 2022Crawford was ejected in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Angels for his involvement in a benches-clearing brawl, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. He went 0-for-1 before exiting the contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was one of eight players or managers from the two teams who was sent to the locker room for the rest of the game after play resumed following an 18-minute delay. Footage from the brawl courtesy of Bally Sports West appeared to show Crawford throwing a punch, so he could be subject to a suspension once MLB reviews the incident and doles out punishment.
Jun 23 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with a two-run double, another two-bagger and a run in a win over the Athletics on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford wreaked havoc out of the top of the order and knocked in the Mariners' seventh and eighth runs of the game with his fifth-inning double. The veteran shortstop's first multi-hit game since June 11 was a welcome sight, as it snapped a 4-for-34 funk that had encompassed his previous nine contests.
Jun 16 2022Crawford (illness) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford prevented the Mariners from getting shut out by hitting an RBI double in the eighth inning. The shortstop missed two games due to the illness, and he's now 2-for-12 across his last three contests after a hot start to June. The 27-year-old has maintained a .296/.374/.435 slash line with five home runs, three stolen bases, 16 RBI, 28 runs scored and 13 doubles through 59 games overall. He hit leadoff Thursday, but he should drop back into the heart of the order since Jesse Winker received a routine off day.
Jun 15 2022Crawford (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since the Mariners are closing their series with a day game after a night game, Crawford will unsurprisingly remain on the bench and get more time to recuperate from the illness that resulted in him being scratched ahead of Tuesday's 4-2 win. Manager Scott Servais has described Crawford's illness as flu-like symptoms, so the 27-year-old doesn't appear to be a candidate to land on the COVID-19-related injured list at this time.
Jun 14 2022Crawford was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Twins for unspecified reasons, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was bumped up to the leadoff spot for Tuesday's contest, but he won't end up starting for undisclosed reasons. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Sam Haggerty will take Crawford's place in the lineup with Adam Frazier now batting leadoff.
Jun 12 2022Crawford went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's career-best tear at the plate continued in stellar fashion Saturday, with the veteran shortstop pushing his season line to .304/.395/.446 with his third multi-hit effort in the last four games. Crawford has just one extra-base hit, a double, over that span, but he's opened June reaching safely in nine of his first 10 games.
Jun 10 2022Crawford went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After posting all of one stolen base in his first 53 games of the year, Crawford has now swiped a bag in each of his last two contests. He's also hit safely in five straight games, going 7-for-21 (.333) in that span. The shortstop has a .295/.386/.440 slash line with three steals, five home runs, 15 RBI, 26 runs scored, 12 doubles and a triple in 233 plate appearances.
Jun 9 2022Crawford went 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run scored and one steal in Wednesday's victory over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth and proceeded to steal second, notching his second steal of the season. He added a leadoff double in the fifth and eventually came around to score on an Adam Frazier sacrifice fly, pushing Seattle's lead to 5-3. Across 54 games, Crawford is slashing .294/.382/.442 with five home runs and 15 RBI.
Jun 8 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop pushed his season slash line to an impressive, career-best .292/.381/.438 with his fourth multi-hit effort in the last 13 games. Factoring in Tuesday's tally, Crawford boasts a .313 average, .848 OPS and outstanding 1.33 BB/K during that sample of 56 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2022Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford took Kyle Bradish yard in the fourth inning to record his fifth homer of the season. It was his first long ball since May 1, and he recorded only three total extra-base hits across 86 at-bats in that span. However, Crawford has maintained a 15.3 percent strikeout rate across 196 plate appearances on the season, which has helped him maintain a .298/.388/.452 line.
May 25 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Athletics on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's second multi-hit effort in the last four games pushed his season average back over the .290 mark (.291) after a brief two-game dip. The veteran shortstop has reached safely in nine of the last 12 games, but he still sports just a .213 average and .530 OPS in that span.
May 19 2022Crawford isn't starting Thursday against the Red Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-12 with a strikeout over the last three games. Dylan Moore will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
May 18 2022Crawford (leg) is starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford struck his ankle with his bat in Tuesday's loss, but he said after the game that he expected to play Wednesday. He'll officially start at shortstop and bat third during the series finale in Toronto. The 27-year-old has gone 0-for-8 with a strikeout over his last two games.
May 17 2022Crawford struck his ankle with his bat on a swing during Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays but expects to be in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford limped to first base on his ninth-inning groundout after hitting himself with his bat and immediately went into the clubhouse with the training staff, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. The 27-year-old went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's contest and is hitless for the series.
May 11 2022Crawford (back) went 0-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly in a win over the Phillies on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop was back in the lineup after missing two games with back spasms and recorded his first RBI since May 1. Despite the fact he's mired in a 4-for-23 slump over his last seven games, Crawford still sports an elite .327/.417/.525 slash line over his first 120 plate appearances.
May 10 2022Crawford (back) will bat third and play shortstop Tuesday against the Phillies, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed the last two games due to back spasms, but he'll return here to face the team that selected him in the first round back in 2013. He'll look to continue the momentum from an excellent start which has seen him hit .340/.435/.546 through his first 28 games.
May 9 2022Crawford (back) could be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will miss his second straight game with back spasms Monday, but it doesn't appear as though he's dealing with a serious injury. The Mariners will see how his back responds to him hitting in the cage Monday before determining when he'll return.
May 8 2022Crawford (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dylan Moore will pick up the start at shortstop in place of Crawford, who sits for the first time this season after exiting Saturday's 8-2 loss with back spasms. According to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners view Crawford's injury as a day-to-day concern, so the 27-year-old could be ready to go for Monday's series opener with the Phillies.
May 7 2022Crawford (back) said he is feeling better but is unsure if he will play Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford exited Saturday's game with back spasms that appeared to occur as he was diving into first base. Manager Scott Servais added that the team may give Crawford the day off Sunday, though the injury doesn't appear likely to be a long-term issue. Dylan Moore is a potential replacement at shortstop should Crawford rest Sunday.
May 2 2022Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double, solo home run, walk and two runs in a win over the Marlins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop continued to knock the cover off the ball Sunday, lacing his 10th and 11th extra-base hits of the season, including his fourth home run. At his current long-ball pace, Crawford will blow past the career-high nine round trippers he launched in 2021 across 687 plate appearances, as he's currently leaving the park on an average of once every 23 plate PAs.
Apr 30 2022Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in a loss to the Marlins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford recorded his ninth extra-base hit with his leadoff double in the ninth and extended his hitting streak to eight games in the process. The veteran shortstop is on pace to put up career-best numbers based on his torrid start, as he's sporting a .352/.447/.577 slash line over his first 85 plate appearances.
Apr 24 2022Crawford went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 13-7 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford got Seattle on the board with a two-run homer off Royals starter Kris Bubic and tacked on a single in the fourth and walk in the sixth. The 27-year-old has recorded consecutive multi-hit games for the second time this season and boosted his slash line to .340/.460/.560, with the .460 OBP ranking fifth in the league.
Apr 22 2022Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in a loss to Texas on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's three-run first-inning blast gave Seattle a five-run lead in what looked like it would be a runaway win, but Texas stormed back to pull out the victory. The homer was the first of the campaign for Crawford, who belted a career-high nine long balls last season. The shortstop is off to a strong start to 2022, slashing .310/.434/.500 with a 7:2 BB:K over 42 plate appearances.
Apr 14 2022Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford collected his first three-hit game of the season and extended his hitting streak to five games. The 27-year-old shortstop is slashing .421/.522/1.048 through the first week of the season.
Apr 11 2022Crawford went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was the only other Mariner besides Mitch Haniger to record an extra-base hit in Seattle's first loss of the season, with his third-inning two-bagger setting him up to subsequently score the team's first run on Adam Frazier's single. The newly-minted shortstop has now reached safely in each of the first three games of the season, drawing a pair of walks in the opener on Friday before singling twice Saturday.
Apr 8 2022Crawford agreed to a five-year, $51 million contract extension with the Mariners on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had already avoided arbitration with the Mariners for 2022 by agreeing to a one-year, $4.85 million deal, but the new deal will take effect for this season while buying out two years of free agency. The 27-year-old has settled in as Seattle's everyday shortstop over the past three years, and in 2021 he hit .273/.338/.376 with nine home runs, 37 doubles, 89 runs, 54 RBI and three stolen bases over 160 games.
Mar 31 2022Crawford (mouth) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team erroneously included Crawford in the initial lineup, but Dylan Moore will instead receive the start at shortstop. Crawford is down for a couple days after undergoing a dental procedure Wednesday, and he should be back on the field in the near future.
Mar 30 2022Crawford underwent a dental procedure Wednesday and is expected to be out for a few days, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop's availability for Opening Day does not seem to be in question and he'll likely be back in the lineup before spring training comes to a close. Crawford has batted .250 this spring while adding a double and an RBI in 16 at-bats. He'll look to build off of his career-high nine homers, 54 RBI and .273 average from 2021 when the 2022 campaign gets started late next week.
Mar 22 2022Crawford and the Mariners avoided arbitration Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.85 million contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will more than double his salary in his second year of arbitration eligibility. While his profile is still driven by his defense, he's coming off a year in which he produced an above-average batting line for the first time, as his .273/.338/.376 triple slash was good for a 103 wRC+.
Nov 10 2021Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said Tuesday that Crawford will be the team's starting shortstop in 2022, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dipoto noted that Crawford's presence would dissuade the Mariners from pursuing free-agent shortstops such as Marcus Semien, Javier Baez or Trevor Story, but any potential additions would seemingly be in line to move to another position to keep Crawford entrenched at his normal spot. Crawford has proven to be a plus defender at shortstop throughout his career, but it wasn't until 2021 that he emerged as a league-average hitter. He wrapped up the past campaign with a .257/.333/.380 slash line to go with 12 home runs, 57 RBI, 82 runs and nine stolen bases, but he could see his production suffer in the latter two categories if the Mariners bring in a more established leadoff option this offseason.
Oct 4 2021Crawford went 2-for-5 with a run scoring single and an RBI fielder's choice groundout in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford offered one more solid effort out of the leadoff spot before the Mariners' season went officially in the books. The veteran shortstop has to especially bemoan the fact Seattle won't play further into October, as he generated an outstanding .357/.410/.518 slash line with six doubles, a home run, six RBI, four walks, a hit by pitch and nine runs over his final 13 games. The late-season surge left him with a career-best .273 average, while his .338 on-base percentage and .376 slugging percentage were both the second-best totals of his five big-league seasons.
Sep 28 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs Monday in the Mariners' 13-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop had been stuck in a rut offensively for the first month and a half following the All-Star break, but the Mariners' faith in Crawford as their primary leadoff man never seemed to waver. The decision to stick with Crawford atop the lineup has paid dividends in September, with the 26-year-old responding with a .311/.368/.466 slash line through his first 24 games on the month. The Mariners will hope for a big finish from Crawford and the rest of their everyday lineup while the team looks to chase down two of the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays for one of the two available American League wild-card spots.
Sep 22 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford went deep off Sergio Romo in the ninth inning, extending Seattle's lead to three runs. In addition, he drove in Dylan Moore in the fourth frame. Over his last 20 games, he is slashing .321/.404/.494 with 12 RBI and 16 runs. On the season, the 26-year-old is slashing .269/.334/.374 with nine long balls, 50 RBI and 82 runs scored in 635 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Athletics on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford produced his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 13 in the narrow victory, snapping out of a 3-for-19 funk that had encompassed his previous five games in the process. The 26-year-old is now up to a career-high 40 extra-base hits with Monday's two-bagger, part of a solid season that also has seen Crawford produce a career-best .266 average entering Tuesday's action.
Sep 14 2021Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop made life miserable for the Red Sox out of the leadoff spot, hitting safely for the fifth time in the last six games in the process. Crawford's tear at the plate actually dates back a good bit further, as the 26-year-old now boasts a .309/.382/.456 slash line with four doubles, two home runs and seven RBI over his last 16 contests.
Sep 11 2021Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran shortstop left the yard for the second time in as many games with a leadoff homer to right field. Crawford has now reached safely in 10 straight games, a stretch during which he's hitting .341 (14-for-41) with two doubles, two homers, seven RBI, seven walks and 10 runs.
Sep 8 2021Crawford went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 8-5 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop extended Seattle's lead to 8-4 with his ninth-inning blast. Crawford's homer gave Seattle a little more breathing room when Alex Bregman homered in the bottom of the ninth. In his last 16 games, Crawford has gone 19-for-71 (.267), hitting safely in 13 of those contests. He's slashing .267/.332/.364 with seven homers, 44 RBI, 75 runs scored and three stolen bases through 585 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2021Crawford went 4-for-5 with a two-run single, a double and two runs in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford put together a prototypical leadoff effort and did more than just set the table by bringing home Jarred Kelenic and Jose Marmolejos with his timely fourth-inning knock. The veteran shortstop has been on a torrid stretch at the plate over the last eight games, posting a .353/.412/.833 slash line with two doubles, four walks and eight runs across 38 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2021Crawford went 2-for-6 with a double and two runs in an extra-innings loss to the Royals on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford generated his fourth two-hit effort of the second half of August, an 11-game span where he's had more trouble than usual making contact (23.1 strikeout rate). Despite the up-and-down nature of his recent performances, the veteran shortstop does have a solid .263 average and .326 on-base percentage, boasts a career-high 28 doubles and is one home run and eight RBI short of tying his personal bests in those categories.
Aug 20 2021Crawford went 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs in an extra-innings win over the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was productive out of the leadoff role in the marathon win, authoring his third two-hit effort of the last four games. The veteran shortstop has enjoyed a resurgent August overall, as he owns a .304 average, .776 OPS and impressively modest 14.3 percent strikeout rate over his last 15 contests.
Aug 12 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford went deep off Mike Foltynewicz in the fifth inning to give the Mariners the lead. It was his first home run since June 19. He was the only player to have multiple extra-base hits in Thursday's game. The 26-year-old is slashing .271/.333/.371 with six long balls, 36 RBI, 59 runs and three steals in 472 plate appearances.
Aug 10 2021Crawford (illness) is batting leadoff and playing shortstop Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An illness sidelined the shortstop Saturday and Sunday but he's back in action to open the series against Texas. Crawford hit .302 with four RBI in his last 10 games.
Aug 8 2021Crawford (illness) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was held out of Saturday's lineup while dealing with flu-like symptoms, and he won't rejoin the starting nine for the series finale. He'll have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery, and he may be available off the bench Sunday, per Divish. Dylan Moore will receive another start at shortstop in his place.
Aug 7 2021Crawford was held out of the lineup Saturday against the Yankees since he's feeling under the weather, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reported to the team that he was feeling ill Saturday morning, so he'll be held out as a precautionary measure. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready to return for Sunday's series finale.
Aug 6 2021Crawford enters Friday's game against the Yankees with a six-game on-base streak during which he's hitting .360 (9-for-25) with a double, two RBI, three walks and four runs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That sample includes back-to-back two-hit efforts against the Rays and Yankees, respectively. Crawford's slash line is back up to a solid .272/.333/.367, with his batting average comfortably qualifying as a career high.
Aug 3 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop continued his recent surge that's come in the wake of a relatively rare slump, producing his fourth multi-hit effort of the last seven games. Crawford owns a .323 average and .400 on-base percentage over that sample of 35 plate appearances while striking out a modest 17.1 percent clip. He's been a short on impactful hits, however, counting a double as his only extra-base knock during that span.
Jul 27 2021Crawford went 3-for-4, was hit by a pitch and scored two runs in Monday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The big day at the dish was badly needed for Crawford, who had gone 2-for-30 over his previous seven games. He should temporarily regain some security as Seattle's leadoff man after Monday's performance, but Crawford could be at risk of falling in the order if the playoff-contending Mariners add an impact bat ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
Jul 26 2021Crawford is hitting .067 (2-for-30) with a walk, a run and a 32.3 percent strikeout rate over his last seven games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The previously hot-hitting shortstop is stuck in a serious funk, and he's gone without an extra-base hit in his last 11 contests overall. Despite the sudden across-the-board plunge, Crawford's season average and on-base percentage check in at a serviceable .263 and .323, respectively; moreover, his recent trouble making contact is a clear outlier, considering his strikeout rate still sits at a modest 17.0 percent.
Jul 18 2021Crawford went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had a rare 0-for-5 day Friday to start off the second half, but he was right back to his typically productive ways Saturday. The veteran shortstop continues to do an excellent job in the leadoff role, slashing .308/.364/.438 with a modest 15.0 percent strikeout rate across 187 plate appearances at the top of the order.
Jul 10 2021Crawford went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in a win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford turned in a prototypical leadoff effort in the victory, serving as a constant thorn in the side of Angels pitchers and coming home with the game-tying run on a Ty France single in the seventh. The shortstop's productive night snapped a rare 0-for-12, three-game skid and pushed his season average and on-base percentage to impressive .280 and .343 marks, respectively.
Jul 3 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford continued his torrid stretch at the plate with his second three-hit performance over the last three games. The 26-year-old has been incredible since the beginning of June, slashing .362/.415/.543 with three homers, 15 RBI, 20 runs scored, two steals and a 12:21 BB:K over 21 games. He's on pace to set career highs in every single offensive category and has become one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball this year.
Jul 1 2021Crawford went 5-for-13 with two doubles, three walks and five runs across the just-concluded three-game series against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As those numbers imply, Crawford was a constant thorn in the side of Toronto pitchers over the three-game set. The veteran shortstop was on base six times alone over Wednesday's and Thursday's contests, and he now owns a .348/.368/.500 slash line across the 68 plate appearances covering his last 15 games.
Jun 25 2021Crawford went 2-for-6 with a stolen base in Friday's 9-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop extended his hitting streak to 11 games Friday, going 18-for-49 (.367) in that span. Crawford was one of five Mariners to record multiple hits in a balanced team effort at the dish. The 26-year-old has a .285/.342/.405 slash line with five home runs, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases in six attempts across 301 plate appearances. While his walk rate is a career-low 8.0 percent, Crawford has been an effective leadoff hitter since Jarred Kelenic was sent down to Triple-A Tacoma.
Jun 24 2021Crawford will head into Friday's series opener against the White Sox with a 10-game hitting streak during which he's forged a .372/.372/.581 slash line across 43 plate appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop has three doubles, two home runs , eight RBI and seven runs during that span as well. Crawford is sporting a career-best .284 average, .407 slugging percentage and .749 OPS following Wednesday's 2-for-4, one-run effort against the Rockies.
Jun 20 2021Crawford went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford provided the most productive hit of the contest, launching a second-inning grand slam that gave Seattle a short-lived three-run lead. He also scored the winning run in the 10th after beginning the frame as the inherited runner at second base. The shortstop extended his hit streak to seven games, during which he is slashing .387/.387/.645 with two homers and seven RBI.
Jun 19 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop's multi-hit effort was already his sixth of June and pushed his slash line for the month to .382/.436/.588 across 78 plate appearances. Crawford has shown a nice knack for timely hitting during that stretch, garnering nine RBI over the 17-game sample.
Jun 16 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford wasted no time getting the offense started as he took J.A. Happ deep to right field to lead off the bottom of the first. He also knocked a pair of singles and came around to score again in the fourth. The 26-year-old has really picked things up in June, slashing .393/.455/.625 with two homers, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, a stolen base and an 8:12 BB:K over 14 games.
Jun 13 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has hit safely in eight of the Mariners' last 10 games and has seven RBI, six runs scored and an 8:8 BB:K during that span, so the shortstop has been doing a good job at the top of the order. Crawford also has a decent .342 on-base percentage, a figure that would represent his best mark in that category since his rookie year in 2017.
Jun 9 2021Crawford went 3-for-4 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford made his presence felt at the top of the order once again and extended his streak of games reaching base at least twice -- he's done that in five straight contests, racking up one homer, five RBI, four runs scored, five doubles and a 4:2 BB:K. The shortstop is hitting .462 since the beginning of the month, but he's bound to regress at some point.
Jun 7 2021Crawford went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford reached base safely three times capped off by two extra-base hits. He was a part of four of the Mariners nine runs. The 26-year-old is slashing just .263/.326/.376 with three home runs, 21 RBI and 26 runs in 227 plate appearances. He isn't much of a power threat, but his .263 average is his highest of his career.
Jun 5 2021Crawford went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Friday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford collected two of the Mariners' six hits in the contest and knocked in both of the team's runs. He began the game with a 430-foot solo homer and notched another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the third. Crawford has collected at least one hit in six of his past seven games, hitting .321 with a pair of homers and four RBI over that span.
Jun 4 2021Crawford went 3-for-5 with an RBI ground-rule double and another two-bagger in a win over the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford operated out of the leadoff spot for the sixth time this season with plenty of success, posting his second multi-hit effort in the last three games. The veteran shortstop's .254/.313/.340 slash line has plenty of room for improvement; however, Crawford sports a modest 17.5 percent strikeout rate and impressive 22.4 percent line-drive rate as well, while his .315 and .324 averages with men on base and men in scoring position, respectively, have helped lead to 17 RBI despite his often unfavorable slotting in the order.
May 29 2021Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford led off the seventh with home run to right off Texas starter Mike Foltynewicz to break a 1-1 tie. This was Crawford's second home run in 52 games this year after hitting two in 53 last season as he isn't much of a power threat.
May 25 2021Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, run and RBI as the Mariners beat the A's 4-3 Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford knocked an RBI single in the first, doubled and scored in the fourth and singled again in the fifth for his second three-hit game of the campaign. The former top prospect is hitting a solid .261 but will need to show more power as he has just 10 extra-base hits on the season, nine of them doubles.
May 23 2021Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Donovan Walton will pick up a start at shortstop in place of Crawford, who will take a seat for the first time all season. Despite starting in all 46 of the Mariners' games to date, Crawford has produced relatively modest counting stats (18 runs, 14 RBI, one home run, one stolen base), a byproduct of typically batting in the bottom half of one of the majors' weaker lineups.
May 17 2021Crawford went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and a walk in a win over Cleveland on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop continued to demonstrate his season-long knack for timely hitting with his third-inning single, which drove in Mitch Haniger and Kyle Seager with the Mariners' second and third runs of the day. Crawford now has 14 RBI despite having hit out of the bottom third of the order in 32 of 41 games, with his .327 and .333 averages with men on base and men in scoring position, respectively, responsible for that figure.
May 10 2021Crawford went 2-for-5 with a run in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Operating out of the leadoff spot for the first time all season, Crawford continued to wield a hot bat following a brief slump. The shortstop had just slugged his first home run two games ago as part of a 3-for-3 night that kicked off his current three-game hitting streak, and Sunday's multi-hit effort was his fourth in the last nine games overall.
May 7 2021Crawford went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's 5-4 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's fourth-inning shot knotted the game up at 4-4 and gave him his first long ball of the season. The 26-year-old has three multi-hit performances over his last three games and improved his season slash line to .267/.336/.343.
May 2 2021Crawford went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford continues to shrug off his typical slotting at the lowest rungs of the lineup to generate solid production, with Saturday's multi-hit effort pushing his season average and on-base percentage to a solid .264 and .330, respectively. Crawford has also managed a respectable eight RBI despite his unfavorable spot in the order by slashing .318/.348/.500 over 23 plate appearances with men in scoring position.
May 1 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford found a way to make an impact out of the No. 8 spot in the order, extending his on-base streak to nine games. The 26-year-old has yet to leave the yard this season through 96 plate appearances, but he does have four doubles and sports a favorable 8.3 percent walk rate and 17.7 percent strikeout rate.
Apr 24 2021Crawford, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Friday, sports a .297 average and .395 on-base percentage over the 43 plate appearances covering his last 13 games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That said, the third component of Crawford's slash, his slugging percentage, sits at just .324 thanks to the shortstop logging all of one extra-base hit (a double) over 70 total plate appearances. The 26-year-old carries a 10-game on-base streak into Saturday's matinee matchup versus Boston.
Apr 14 2021Crawford went 3-for-6 with a run while starting both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The previously struggling shortstop continued his ascension at the plate with Tuesday's solid day. Crawford had gotten his average up over the Mendoza Line for the first time this season with his first multi-hit effort of the season Sunday, and although all three hits Tuesday were singles and he remains in search of his first extra-base hit of the campaign, his average is now up to a respectable .256.
Apr 12 2021Crawford went 2-for-4 in Sunday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The struggling shortstop's first multi-hit effort of the season pushed his average over the Mendoza Line for the first time as well. Crawford has actually reached safely in seven of his first nine games, but he's yet to notch an extra-base hit and has generated an anemic 14.3 percent hard-hit rate through 34 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2021Crawford, who went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Giants on Monday, is hitting .154 (2-for-13) over his first four games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old also has a walk and a run, but overall, his start to the 2021 campaign largely mirrors his forgettable Cactus League slate. Crawford hit just .128 (5-for-39) with no extra-base hits and three RBI across 52 plate appearances this spring, and although there'd been talk of the shortstop still seeing some leadoff duty this season, he's operated out of the No. 9 hole in his first three games while Mitch Haniger has thrived at the top of the order.
Mar 11 2021Crawford, who hit leadoff in 48 of 53 games last season, is likely to share the role more often this season with the likes of Mitch Haniger, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. "We'll continue to play with that. It won't be just locked in," manager Scott Servais said. "Last year, we had J.P. at the top, just because I thought we didn't have a ton of options. So, we'll continue to be flexible and move it around there." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has gotten off to a modest start in Cactus League play -- he's hitting just .200 (2-for-10) with five walks, a stolen base and a run across his first six games -- but he reported to spring camp with about 10 pounds of additional muscle and hit a career-best .255 last season over 232 plate appearances while striking out at a career-low 16.8 percent clip. However, with Haniger back healthy after missing almost two full seasons and the veteran outfielder having slashed .330/.388/.580 across 45 games at the top of the order in 2018, he profiles as a highly viable opposite-handed alternative to the left-handed-hitting Crawford in the leadoff spot.
Feb 24 2021Crawford showed up to the Mariners' first day of full-squad workouts Tuesday sporting about 10 additional pounds of muscle, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old made significant improvements in both batting average (.255, up from .226) and on-base percentage (.336, up from .313) last season compared to 2019, but he knocked only two balls out of the park in 232 plate appearances. Crawford has never hit more than the seven home runs he managed in 2019 as far as the major-league level is concerned, but he did rack up 15 round trippers back in 2017 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley while still in the Phillies organization. Crawford's focus on adding strength this offseason undoubtedly was largely centered on improving his overall production at the plate as he looks to get his offense closer to the level of his Gold Glove defense at shortstop.
Jan 15 2021Crawford and the Mariners agreed to a one-year, $2,050,000 deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford hasn't developed into the star he was projected to be several years ago, when he was in the running for the best prospect in baseball, but he's still a useful enough player. His .255/.336/.338 slash line last season was good for a nearly average 94 wRC+, a fine mark when paired with above-average defense at shortstop and a decent amount of speed (six steals).
Sep 26 2020Crawford went 5-for-8 with one double, two runs, four RBI and a stolen base during Saturday's doubleheader sweep against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a productive day for the 25-year-old, who has multi-hit performances in four of the past five games. Crawford enters the final game of the season with a .250/.333/.335 slash line, two homers, 32 runs, 23 RBI and six stolen bases in 228 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2020Crawford went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was one of the few productive hitters for the Mariners, as he was able to reach safely for the third time in the last four games. The brief stretch represents a rare taste of success at the plate in September for the shortstop, who's still slashing just .176/.271/.255 across the 59 plate appearances he's logged during the month. One bright spot is that Crawford has at least shown a penchant for timely hitting in that span, as he's managed to parlay his nine hits into 10 RBI.
Sep 17 2020Crawford went 1-for-5 with two RBI in the Mariners' 6-4 loss to the Giants on Thursday. He also struck out three times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the timely knock, Crawford slid further into a now 4-for-26 slump. The 25-year-old is slashing .233/.337/.668 through 163 at-bats in 2020.
Sep 16 2020The Mariners reinstated Crawford (personal) from the bereavement list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford missed five games after leaving the team last week following a death in his family. Now that he's been reinstated, Crawford should step back in as the Mariners' everyday shortstop and primary leadoff option in Wednesday's "home" game against the Giants in San Francisco.
Sep 14 2020The Mariners are expected to activate Crawford (personal) from the bereavement list within the next few days, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford remains in California after leaving the team over the weekend following a death in his family, but he should arrive in Seattle before the end of the week. However, because he'll need to clear COVID-19 intake testing before being eligible to play, Crawford looks poised to miss at least a few more games. The Mariners will lean on combination of Dylan Moore, Donovan Walton and Dee Strange-Gordon to fill in at shortstop while Crawford is away.
Sep 11 2020Crawford was placed on the bereavement list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The bereavement list is typically for players dealing with serious family health issues, so Crawford will be away from the team for a few days. Dee Strange-Gordon and Dylan Moore are the likely candidates to see time at shortstop during his absence.
Sep 9 2020Crawford went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford might have produced just one knock at the top of the order, but it was a significant one -- he cleared the bases with a three-RBI double in the top of the second. Crawford has gone seven straight games without a multi-hit effort, though, and he is hitting just .154 with a .659 OPS in that span. Perhaps Tuesday's three-RBI effort could boost his confidence moving forward, as the shortstop has struggled offensively during most of the campaign.
Sep 4 2020Crawford went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Friday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford extended Seattle's lead with a three-run shot off Taylor Hearn in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old is now averaging .248/.338/.358 on the season with two long balls and 23 runs scored.
Aug 30 2020Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double in Saturday's loss against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mariners mustered only seven hits in 31 at-bats against Angels pitching, and Crawford was the only player who notched more than one knock. The slick-fielding shortstop is hitting .256 this season, but he has posted a .347 on-base percentage and is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak.
Aug 28 2020Crawford went a combined 3-for-7 with a stolen base and three runs in a pair of seven-inning doubleheader games against the Padres on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford led off both contests and set his teammates up well in each. The shortstop has now hit safely in five of his last six games, helping his previously plummeting stat line back to .244/.336/.319. While there's naturally still plenty of room for improvement in those numbers, Crawford sported a .282 average and .391 on-base percentage as recently as Aug. 15, so he's certainly capable of continuing his ascent.
Aug 25 2020Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford had fallen ice cold after a hot start, managing just two hits in his last 33 at-bats entering play Tuesday. He drew a walk off Chris Paddack in his first plate appearance and then homered on a Paddack fastball the next inning, Crawford's first long ball of the season. He's still a work in progress at the plate, but the Mariners aren't going anywhere and have nothing to lose by giving Crawford everyday at-bats.
Aug 20 2020Crawford is not starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford will get what appears to be a routine day off following a string of 11 straight starts. Through 25 games this season, the shortstop is hitting .234/.336/.287 with four stolen bases and 15 runs scored. Dylan Moore is covering shortstop in his place Thursday.
Aug 11 2020Crawford went 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Teammates Dylan Moore, Kyle Lewis and Kyle Seager handled the big hits in the Mariners' 10-run barrage, and Crawford effectively set the table, crossing the plate twice. The young shortstop now has a five-game hitting streak, although it's been completely devoid of extra-base hits thus far.
Aug 7 2020Crawford isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has played well while starting in every game to this point, but he'll get a breather Friday. Dee Gordon will take over at shortstop and bat eighth in the series opener against Colorado.
Jul 30 2020Crawford went 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford kept up his hot hitting, and contributed on the scoresheet with his two-run single in the ninth inning. The shortstop also stole his first two bases of the season. He's hit safely in four straight games (6-for-15) with four RBI and six runs scored in that span. The 25-year-old is slashing .375/.516/.583 through seven contests.
Jul 28 2020Crawford went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in a loss to the Astros on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting shortstop pushed his early-season on-base percentage to .529 with Monday's effort, which saw Crawford reach safely for the third consecutive contest. Just as encouraging is the fact the 25-year-old has struck out just once in his first 17 plate appearances after averaging a whiff every 4.8 PAs in 2019. The usual caveats regarding the small four-game sample naturally apply, but Crawford's hot start is certainly a welcome sight under any circumstance after his unsightly .226/.313/.371 line in a career-high 93 games last season.
Jul 25 2020Crawford went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and scored a run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford showed off his speed with the pair of triples, and he was able to score in the fifth inning after a Mallex Smith groundout. The 25-year-old Crawford had four triples and five stolen bases in 93 games last season. It appears Crawford will be the primary shortstop for the Mariners this season, but Dee Gordon could earn some time there as well.
May 25 2020Crawford, who has remained in the Arizona area while spring training has been suspended, is likely to be present for the informal workouts the Mariners will allow players to conduct at their Peoria complex beginning this week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team's spring training facility is set to open either Monday or Tuesday for voluntary workouts, making the Mariners one of many teams around MLB that will be granting limited access to players in coming days. Crawford has been working out on his own in the area, but having access to at least certain parts of the facility will allow him to presumably ramp up baseball-specific activities with the proper equipment.
Mar 21 2020Crawford was putting together a strong Cactus League resume before spring training was suspended and is ticketed for a major role this season as the everyday shortstop, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old shortstop worked to put on muscle this offseason, and the extra strength was paying some nice dividends over the first half of Cactus League action. Crawford had generated a .400/.429/.560 line with two triples, five RBI, two walks, two stolen bases and two runs across 10 exhibitions before the pause in play, raising the already robust expectations for him ahead of the 2020 season. Crawford will look to improve on both contact- and hard-hit rates this season after posting pedestrian 75.9- and 28.4-percent figures in those categories, respectively, in 2019.
Feb 18 2020Crawford spent the offseason working with strength and conditioning coach James Clifton and put on 10 pounds of muscle, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old frequently made a mockery of big-league pitching during a breakout June last season, slashing .338/.413/.569 with two home runs and 17 RBI across 16 games during the month. However, that surge was followed by a significant downturn over the last three months of the season, with Crawford hitting just .178 across his final 60 games and also missing some time due to a strained right hamstring. Both the extended slump and the injury pointed toward a need for Crawford to get stronger, hence his diligent offseason program aimed at achieving that goal. The promising shortstop, who flashed an improve glove last season, says he already feels the increased strength paying dividends in terms of both the exit velocity of his batted balls and his throws across the diamond.
Sep 28 2019Crawford went 1-for-3 with a game-winning RBI double, two walks and a run in a win over the Athletics on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's timely two-bagger in the ninth won the game for the Mariners, and the three times he reached safely overall tied a high-water mark since his return from a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old owns an unsightly .190 average overall in September, but he's shown some signs of life over the last five games with a .292 average (7-for-24), a double, six RBI, two walks and three runs.
Sep 21 2019Crawford went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford enjoyed a productive game, highlighted by a three-run homer in the eighth inning to put the Mariners ahead. It's been a struggle at the plate for Crawford since the All-Star break, as his average has plummeted from .277 to .233. Still, it was a nice performance from the young shortstop and his first multi-RBI effort since July 31.
Sep 19 2019Crawford is not in Thursday's lineup against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is 1-for-15 with five strikeouts and four walks in five games since returning from a hamstring injury. Donnie Walton will start at shortstop and hit seventh.
Sep 18 2019Crawford went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game marked Crawford's return to the lineup after being given Sunday off following an 0-for-8 tally over his first two games back from a hamstring injury. Manager Scott Servais had mentioned he was looking to clear the shortstop's head a bit after the pair of rough games, and the strategy seemed to have worked to an extent.
Sep 16 2019Manager Scott Servais confirmed that Crawford, who was out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox just two games into his return from a stay on the injured list, has not suffered a setback, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford's absence was actually tied into simply giving the shortstop a break after he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in his first pair contests since returning. Servais confirmed Crawford is still looking to regain his timing at the plate after missing a total of 12 games with a hamstring injury, and that the 24-year-old will be back in action on the road trip that begins Tuesday versus the Pirates.
Sep 15 2019Crawford is not starting Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford started Friday and Saturday after returning from an 11-game absence due to a hamstring injury, going 0-for-8 with a pair of walks. Donnie Walton starts at shortstop Sunday.
Sep 14 2019Crawford (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in a loss to the White Sox on Friday, his return from an 11-game absence. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop finally jumped back into action after his extended layoff and was able to put in a full game at shortstop without setbacks. Crawford should be a near-everyday fixture in the lineup for what remains of the regular season, with his next order of business being to snap the 1-for-22 skid that's encompassed the last six games he's suited up for.
Sep 13 2019Crawford (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the White Sox, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford was cleared to return Thursday, but manager Scott Servais opted to give his shortstop's legs one more day of rest. However, it appears he'll jump back into action Friday following an 11-game absence, with final confirmation to come upon the release of starting lineups.
Sep 12 2019Crawford is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Crawford has been cleared to return from a hamstring injury that has kept him on the shelf all month, but the Mariners apparently want to give him another day off. Donnie Walton is starting at shortstop in this one.
Sep 10 2019Crawford (hamstring) has shown significant improvement and could return to action as early as this weekend, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: GM Jerry DiPoto said Sept. 4 that Crawford would be sidelined for at least two weeks, but he's since demonstrated major improvement to lead to the shortened timeline. The Mariners are still likely to remain cautious with the 24-year-old's return with the playoffs out of the question.
Sep 8 2019Crawford (hamstring) continues to demonstrate improvement and could return at some point during the Mariners' upcoming homestand that begins Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news on Crawford has been trending in the right direction this week, with this latest report seemingly giving him a chance to suit up at some point over the coming homestand that wraps up next Sunday. Manager Scott Servais indicated that the rehab reports he's gotten on Crawford from Seattle have been positive, although in absence of any postseason aspirations, the Mariners are likely to err on the side of caution with respect to the promising shortstop.
Sep 6 2019Crawford (hamstring) has resumed working out in the weight room but remains restricted from baseball activities, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "I texted with J.P. last night and he's feeling really good," manager Scott Servais said prior to Thursday's series opener with the Astros. "The initial look from Dr. Khalfayan was maybe not as severe as they originally thought. We'll see when we get back home. But I don't think it's going to be as long as the original thought." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A report earlier in the week indicated general manager Jerry Dipoto still expects a two-week absence overall for Crawford, but Servais' comments seem to indicate his shortstop may beat that timeline by at least a handful of days. In the same breath, Servais also acknowledged the Mariners have no reason to rush the shortstop back, given their lack of postseason aspirations.
Sep 4 2019GM Jerry DiPoto said Wednesday that Crawford (hamstring) will be sidelined for at least two weeks, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Scott Servais said Crawford tested out "pretty good strength-wise" when evaluated Tuesday, but he'll still take a couple weeks to recover from the Grade 1 right hamstring strain. The Mariners still hope the 24-year-old will be able to return for the final week of the season, though DiPoto also said, "We aren't going to push it."
Sep 1 2019Crawford is expected to miss at least a week due to the right hamstring injury he aggravated in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times
Aug 31 2019Crawford is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers due to a hamstring injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 23 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a pair of runs scored and a walk in Friday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Aug 22 2019Crawford went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and a run in a loss to the Rays on Wednesday.
Aug 20 2019Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rays on Monday.
Aug 18 2019Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Aug 15 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday in the Mariners' 11-6 win over the Tigers.
Aug 1 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with a two-run single, a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.
Jul 27 2019Crawford is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
Jul 27 2019Crawford is out of the lineup Saturday<\/a> against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 25 2019Crawford went 2-for-3 with a triple, three runs scored and an RBI to help the Mariners to a 10-2 win over the Tigers on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a win over the Rangers on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a win over the Ranges on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Crawford went 0-for-2 with a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in the Mariners' 5-4 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Crawford went 3-for-5 with a pair of run-scoring doubles, an RBI triple and a run in a win over the Brewers on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Crawford went 2-for-5 with an RBI groundout, a run-scoring triple and a run in a win over the Brewers on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Crawford finished 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored during Sunday's 13-3 win over the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Crawford went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Orioles on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Crawford went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI singles and a run scored in Friday's 10-9 win over the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Crawford went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and another RBI two-bagger in a win over the Athletics on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Crawford went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in a win over the Athletics on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Crawford (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Crawford (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured lists Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Crawford (ankle), who went 0-for-4 in High-A Modesto's loss to Stockton on Wednesday, is expected to be activated for the start of a three-game series versus the Athletics on Friday, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Crawford (ankle) started at shortstop went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in HIgh-A Modesto's win over Visalia on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Crawford (ankle) began a rehab assignment with High-A Modesto on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Crawford (ankle) impressed during agility and running drills Saturday and will take live batting practice at Tacoma on Sunday, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Updating a previous report, Crawford (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Modesto on Monday or Tuesday, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Updating a previous report, Crawford (ankle) will head out on a rehab assignment at either Triple-A Tacoma or High-A Modesto in the coming days, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Crawford (ankle) may begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 3 2019Crawford (ankle) participated in some fielding drills prior to Monday's game against the Astros, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Crawford (ankle) is no longer using crutches or a walking boot and has been working out in a pool to reduce swelling, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Crawford was helped off the field after \"severely\" rolling his left ankle in a rundown during the eighth inning of a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday and may have to go on the injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports. \"That was a gut punch to everybody,\" manager Scott Servais said. \"J.P. was playing great and not just tonight, but tonight might have been his best game since he was brought up. It's very disappointing. He's getting X-rays right now and we'll know more in the morning. Hopefully, it's just an ankle sprain and he'll be back soon.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Crawford was helped off the field after \"severely\" rolling his left ankle in a rundown during the eighth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Rangers and is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports. \"That was a gut punch to everybody,\" manager Scott Servais said. \"J.P. was playing great and not just tonight, but [Tuesday] might have been his best game since he was brought up. It's very disappointing. He's getting X-rays right now and we'll know more [Wednesday]. Hopefully, it's just an ankle sprain and he'll be back soon.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Manager Scott Servais confirmed Crawford is dealing with a sprained left ankle, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Crawford (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks in a win over the Athletics on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks in a loss to the Athletics on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Twins on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Minnesota on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Crawford will start at shortstop and bat second Sunday against the Red Sox, Greg Johns of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Crawford went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Red Sox on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Crawford was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday and his starting at shortstop against the Red Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Crawford will be called up by the Mariners on Friday, Corey Brock of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Crawford was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday and is starting at shortstop against the Red Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2018Crawford (hand) resumed fielding grounders and playing catch Friday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Crawford has been on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured left hand since being hit by a pitch in mid-June, and was originally expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks. The 23-year-old will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment after missing the last month, and a return at the end of July currently appears optimistic.
Jun 19 2018Crawford was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left hand, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports. He's expected to miss 4-6 weeks.Crawford suffered the injury when he was hit on the left hand by a Luke Weaver pitch in the fourth inning. Maikel Franco will likely handle everyday third base duties with Crawford expected to be sidelined for at least the next month. The young infielder was hitting just .194 prior to his exit Tuesday.
Jun 19 2018Crawford exited Tuesday's game against the Cardinals early after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Crawford was plunked on the left hand by a Luke Weaver pitch in the fourth inning. He stayed in on the basepaths during the bottom of the fourth but was removed from the contest before the Phillies took the field in the next half-inning. Maikel Franco took over at third. We'll wait for an official diagnosis on Crawford's injury.
Jun 13 2018Crawford is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.Crawford takes a seat after starting the last five games at third base. He hit .308/.438/.385 over that small stretch, potentially giving manager Gabe Kapler reason to plug his name into the lineup more regularly going forward, though his season line is still a weak .203/.276/.329. Maikel Franco will play third base Wednesday.
Jun 10 2018Crawford will draw his fourth consecutive start at third base and bat seventh Sunday against the Brewers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.When Crawford was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, the assumption was that he would pick up most of his starts at shortstop, where his solid defense would have its greatest impact. Instead, the Phillies have opted to keep the struggling Scott Kingery at shortstop while having Crawford replace Maikel Franco as the team's primary third baseman. While Franco's .704 OPS this season is far greater than what Crawford (.569) or Kingery (.593) has provided, it appears the Phillies value the latter two players' defense and baserunning skills more than what Franco has to offer at the plate. It thus looks like Crawford will retain an everyday role in the infield, albeit at a different position than expected.
Jun 6 2018Crawford (forearm) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.Look for Crawford to join the starting lineup within the next couple days as the Phillies continue a three-game set against the Cubs on Wednesday night. During his rehab assignment, Crawford played in five games with High-A Clearwater before joining Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. Moving forward, it's unclear if Crawford will return to an everyday role at shortstop, especially since he had not been doing much -- hitting just .188/.246/.328 in 21 games -- prior to his injury. In a corresponding move, Mitch Walding was optioned to Lehigh Valley.
Jun 5 2018Crawford will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Crawford will ramp up his rehab stint after going 4-for-20 with a homer and a walk through five games with High-A Clearwater. It's unclear how many games Crawford will need to play with the IronPigs before being activated from the DL, but things are trending in the right direction for the shortstop, who has been sidelined since the end of April with a forearm strain.
May 28 2018Crawford (forearm) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater on Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Crawford has been working out at the Phillies' spring training facility and has been cleared to embark on a rehab stint, marking the last step in his recovery before rejoining the big club. That said, it's unclear how many rehab games the shortstop will need to appear in before being activated from the disabled list at this point, so a possible return date remains murky. Crawford has been on the shelf since the end of April with a right forearm strain.
May 21 2018Crawford (forearm) fielded some grounders at extended spring training Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Crawford also did some throwing, and manager Gabe Kapler said it went well afterwards. While the 23-year-old has been getting in work at the Phillies' spring training facility recently, he remains without a timetable for his return. For now, Scott Kingery will continue to fill in at shortstop for Crawford, who has been sidelined since the end of April with a Grade 1 forearm strain.
May 17 2018Crawford (forearm) took batting practice Thursday and could be nearing a rehab assignment, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.The batting practice session is Crawford's second since sustaining the forearm strain in late April. The 23-year-old is headed to High-A Clearwater for the next step in his rehab, but it remains unclear when exactly he is expected to return.
May 10 2018Crawford (forearm) was able to hit off a tee Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "He is progressing nicely," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said of Crawford's recovery from the Grade 1 right forearm strain.Since the injury is to Crawford's throwing arm, the Phillies aren't likely to pinpoint a return date for the shortstop until he's able to resume working out in the infield. When Crawford first hit the 10-day disabled list April 29, the general assumption was that he would be sidelined for around two weeks. Based on where Crawford is currently at in the recovery process, it's looking likely that he'll be sidelined at least a little longer than initially hoped.
Apr 29 2018Crawford was diagnosed with a Grade 1 flexor pronator strain Sunday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.The current expectation is that Crawford will miss approximately two weeks to the injury, although a more definitive timeframe should become available as his rehab progresses. Until Crawford returns to full health, Scott Kingery will likely see the bulk of the time at shortstop.
Apr 29 2018The Phillies placed Crawford on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a right forearm strain, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.With an MRI confirming the forearm injury following Crawford's early departure from Saturday's game against the Braves, the Phillies made the quick decision to shut the shortstop down for at least the next week and a half. Though the Phillies brought up utility man Jesmuel Valentin from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for further reinforcement in the middle infield, it's likely that Crawford's absence primarily benefit Scott Kingery, who had been benched for three of the last four games in light of his recent struggles at the plate.
Apr 28 2018Crawford exited Saturday's game against the Braves with a right elbow strain, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.It's unclear when Crawford sustained the injury, but he made an awkward throw on a play in the hole early in the game. The severity of the issue isn't known at this point. He was 0-for-1 before exiting the contest.
Apr 28 2018Crawford will undergo an MRI on his strained right forearm Sunday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Crawford's forearm has apparently been bothering him for a few days now, and it was a big enough issue Saturday to force his premature removal from the game. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but manager Gabe Kapler noted a trip to the DL is "possible," according to Breen.
Apr 24 2018Crawford is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona.Crawford started against the first lefty that the Phillies faced this season but has now been on the bench against the last five. The 23-year-old has a .376 OPS against lefties compared to .695 against righties so far in his brief major-league career, so expect the Phillies to keep protecting him against southpaws. That should help his batting average while hurting his counting stats. Pedro Florimon makes a rare start in his place Tuesday.
Apr 21 2018Crawford is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.Scott Kingery will take over at shortstop against lefty Steven Brault as Crawford sits following five consecutive starts. The 23-year-old Crawford was showing some encouraging signs at the plate last week, but he's fallen cold again, collecting just two hits in his last 12 at-bats. He's struck out 15 times in 51 total at-bats, and if he doesn't pick it up a little bit, Crawford could find himself being the odd man out of the infield rotation more frequently.
Apr 20 2018Crawford is hitting .360/.407/.680 over his past eight games after starting the season with one hit in his first seven contests.Crawford was supposed to have a solid but unspectacular bat, with most of his value coming from his glove and his on-base ability. His career numbers through his first 140 major-league plate appearances sit at .212/.319/.331. It's a slightly disappointing line but it's not terribly far from what he's expected to do. A player like Crawford, who's always had a good feel for hitting and an excellent approach, could easily add something more to his game as he matures, though, and this hot stretch could be the start of that. It's a very small sample, but the 23-year-old has been working to shorten his swing, according to The Athletic Philadelphia, so it's possible that this hot streak is just the beginning of a new and improved Crawford.
Apr 15 2018Crawford is out of Sunday's lineup against the Rays, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Even with the DH available to the Phillies in Tampa Bay, Crawford was still squeezed from the lineup. Crawford got off to a really slow start, but is hitting .385 with two home runs, two walks and one strikeout in his last 13 at-bats. He has reportedly made a swing change which has helped him unlock some power. Pedro Florimon is starting at shortstop and hitting ninth.
Apr 14 2018Crawford went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Rays.While Crawford only has six hits in 36 at-bats on the season, four of them have now gone for extra bases (two doubles, two homers) and five of them have come in the last four games. The 23-year-old's glove is still ahead of his bat, but he at least appears to be shaking off his early-season slump.
Apr 11 2018Crawford hit his first homer, a two-run shot, in a 1-for-3 game Wednesday against the Reds.Crawford was a brutal 2-for-26 heading into Wednesday's game without an extra-base hit. The top prospect desperately needed something like this to get going, and hopefully the fact that he provided two of the four Phillies runs in a hotly contested win can help him get on the right track.
Apr 9 2018Crawford is out of the lineup for the second time in three days Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Scott Kingery will make his third start of the season at shortstop in Crawford's place. It was clear when Kingery made the Opening Day roster that he would play all over the diamond and steal starts from several different Phillies. As of Monday, Crawford will be the one most affected by Kingery's presence. It was thought that third baseman Maikel Franco's job would be the most at risk, but with Franco hitting .304/.385/.696 compared to .043/.083/.043 for Crawford, it's Crawford who is losing out. He'll need to start hitting if he's to win more playing time.
Apr 7 2018Crawford is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.It's Crawford's second day off in the team's opening seven games, putting him on pace for about 116 starts this season. The Phillies will likely to continue to heavily rotate at most positions on the field, leaving Crawford slightly short of a full-time role. A hot bat could give the young shortstop a larger share of playing time, but he has just one hit through his first 21 plate appearances. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop in Crawford's place.
Apr 3 2018Crawford, who has bat ninth for the Phillies in two of his three starts, is starting at shortstop and hitting ninth again Tuesday against the Mets.It was rumored during spring training that Crawford could bat ninth for the Phillies with manager Gabe Kapler an apparent fan of batting the pitcher eighth, and so far the worst has been realized. He hit sixth on Opening Day but will hit ninth for the third straight game, and figures to do so for the foreseeable future. There are plenty of formats where Crawford needs to be owned, but in standard mixed leagues, this lineup placement could be a tie breaker for those deciding between similar middle-infield options.
Mar 31 2018Crawford is not in the lineup Saturday against the Braves.Crawford started the opening two games of the season at shortstop, scoring the game-winning run Friday in the 11th inning. He'll sit Saturday in favor of Scott Kingery, who made his major-league debut at third base the day before. New manager Gabe Kapler appears to want to rotate his players frequently, so it may take some time before it's clear how close to every day Crawford will be playing.
Mar 12 2018Crawford (eye) went 1-for-4 and scored a run Monday against the Braves.A piece of Crawford's broken bat hit him in the eye during Saturday's game. Fortunately, he avoided a serious injury and was able to return to action Monday. So far this spring, Crawford has gone 6-for-25 (.240) with two doubles.
Mar 11 2018Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that "it's possible" the team will frequently deploy its starting pitcher as the No. 8 hitter in the lineup, which may result in Crawford (eye) batting ninth on a regular basis, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Kapler noted that he likes the on-base skills Crawford offers out of the No. 9 spot, which he hopes can translate to more RBI opportunities for the Phillies' projected two- and three-hole mashers, Carlos Santana and Rhys Hoskins, respectively, when the lineup turns over. Even if Kapler nixes the plan to bat his pitcher eighth, Crawford would presumably just move up a spot in the order, which wouldn't offer much improvement for his run-scoring outlook. The 23-year-old, who was hit in the left eye in Saturday's Grapefruit League game but isn't in danger of missing much additional spring action, looks like a lower-end fantasy shortstop this season, though he retains more appeal in dynasty settings.
Mar 10 2018Crawford is "fine" according to manager Gabe Kapler after getting hit in the eye with a piece of his broken bat in Saturday's game against the Rays, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.It appears unlikely that Crawford will miss much if any time after a potentially dangerous incident. The 23-year-old infielder appears to be a lock to start at shortstop for the Phillies this season but will need an improved bat if he's to be anything other than a deep-league asset.
Mar 10 2018Crawford has been removed from Saturday's game against the Rays after a piece of his broken bat hit him in the eye, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Crawford was jammed on a pitch and a splinter from his broken bat popped straight up into his face. He was looked at by the team's trainer after the incident and removed from the game. The severity of the issue should become clear after further reports.
Feb 8 2018Crawford appears to be on top of the depth chart at shortstop for the Phillies heading into spring training, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.The middle infield prospect garnered a big-league callup last September, but he spent much of his time at third base rather than his natural position. However, shortstop seems to be Crawford's for the taking now that incumbent Freddy Galvis is out of town. Even with that in mind, the 23-year-old will need to pick things up at the plate after a sluggish 2017 campaign if he wants to be relevant in single-season leagues. Last season, he batted just .243 in Triple-A and struck out over 25 percent of the time in Philadelphia. However, his extremely high walk rate gives him some value in leagues that track OBP rather than batting average, and his recent power development (20 doubles, six triples, 15 home runs at Triple-A last season) certainly adds some intrigue if it translates to the majors.
Sep 29 2017Crawford is not in the lineup against the Mets on Friday.Crawford will retreat to the bench following a pair of starts as Maikel Franco is set to handle the hot corner for Friday's series opener. Over his last nine games, Crawford is just 2-for-24 from the plate, with 11 walks and 10 strikeouts.
Sep 25 2017Crawford is out of the lineup Monday against the Nationals.Since being called up to the Show on Sept. 5, Crawford has started 18 of Philadelphia's 22 games. In that time he's slashed .232/.362/.339 and spent time at second base and shortstop, but mostly the hot corner. Coming off Sunday's 0-for-3 effort, in which he struck out twice, Crawford will get the night off and give way to Maikel Franco at third base.
Sep 24 2017Manager Pete Mackanin said Crawford will get a start at shortstop Sunday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Crawford has started 16 of the Phillies' 18 games since he was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but has made only three starts at shortstop, his natural position. The 22-year-old has hit just .245 in his 53 at-bats, but he does have a solid .379 on-base percentage. If the Phillies want to keep Crawford in the majors next year they are going to need to open up a spot in their infield by trading Freddy Galvis or Maikel Franco this offseason.
Sep 21 2017Crawford is batting eighth and playing third base Thursday.Philadelphia hasn't played the 22-year-old every day but is mixing him in often at the hot corner -- at the expense of Maikel Franco -- to gauge their future around the infield. Though he holds a .352 OBP in his limited action (54 plate appearances), Crawford hasn't yet homered and plods along with a .261 batting average and a .391 slugging percentage. He will step in against Kenta Maeda.
Sep 20 2017Crawford is out of the lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.Crawford receives a day off following nine consecutive starts, hitting .310/.432/.483 with five RBI and five runs during that span. For Wednesday's game, Maikel Franco will man the hot corner while Cesar Hernandez and Freddy Galvis play up the middle.
Sep 9 2017Crawford is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.After making four consecutive starts following his callup, Crawford will head to the bench as manager Pete Mackanin goes with Freddy Galvis and Maikel Franco on the left side of the infield. Crawford is just 3-for-16 to begin his big-league career, but he figures to play five days a week or so down the stretch as the Phillies evaluate for 2018.
Sep 5 2017Crawford was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley after their regular season finale Monday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Crawford finished his season at Lehigh Valley in style, going 1-for-3 with his career-best 15th home run of the season. The 2013 first-round pick got off to a terrible start this season, hitting just .203/.321/.276 with two home runs through the end of June. He has turned things around since July 1, however, slashing .285/.385/.544 with 13 home runs in 228 at-bats. Crawford is expected to see playing time at shortstop, second base and third base in order to get him some at-bats this month.
Sep 5 2017Crawford is starting at third base and hitting seventh in his big-league debut Tuesday against the Mets, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.Crawford is a shortstop by trade, but the Phillies will deploy him at the hot corner in his first big-league start. He should see time at shortstop and third base over the final four weeks. Crawford hit .285/.385/.544 line with 13 homers in 228 at-bats since the beginning of July en route to earning this promotion. The Phillies will have some interesting roster decisions to make this offseason, but the expectation is that Crawford remains the team's shortstop of the future.
Sep 5 2017Crawford had his contract selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.As expected, Crawford will join the big club for the first time since being drafted as a first-round pick in 2013. The 22-year-old turned things around after a slow start to the season, putting together a .285/.385/.544 line with 13 homers in 228 at-bats since the beginning of July. He's expected to see playing time at shortstop, second base and third base in order to get him at-bats down the stretch. Pedro Florimon (ankle) was shifted to the 60-day DL to clear room on the 40-man roster.
Aug 21 2017Crawford recently began to take ground balls at third base and got his first start at the position Sunday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.Crawford had only played shortstop since the Phillies drafted him, but with Freddy Galvis entrenched at short, the team is starting to consider other options. Crawford had a terrible first half of the season, but has hit .306/.397/.595 with 11 home runs in 173 at-bats since July 1. Maikel Franco has struggled this season and could lose at-bats to Crawford if the Phillies decide to promote him to the majors in September.
Jul 22 2017Joe Jordan, the Phillies' director of player development, said Crawford "fought some things health-wise during the first half of the summer," Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.It's unclear if Jordan is talking about the groin injury that put Crawford on the disabled list in mid-June, but that could have had some impact on his poor performance this year, especially if he had been trying to play through it for some time. Crawford is showing signs of turning his season around, having hit .288/.373/.652 with six home runs this month. His overall slash line still looks pretty terrible, so it may be possible to acquire him at a discount, given how far he dropped on most mid-season prospect lists.
Jul 3 2017Crawford said time off in mid-June due to a nagging groin injury helped give him a chance to clear his head, Ben Harris of MLB.com reports.Crawford is slashing .286/.386/.531 with a home run in 49 at-bats at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since he returned from his injury on June 20. He has a long way to go before his overall numbers begin to look respectable, but at least he has shown signs of life. It still seems like the best-case scenario for a major-league debut will be as a September call-up this year.
Jun 21 2017Crawford (groin) went 1-for-5 with an RBI Tuesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.Crawford had been sidelined since June 11 with a groin strain. He's hitting just .194/.310/.251 with two homers and two steals in 211 at-bats this season. Crawford isn't going to make an impact in the majors this year, but it is important to remember he is just 22-years-old. He still has time to make the necessary adjustments that will get him back on track offensively.
Jun 15 2017GM Matt Klentak said Crawford is currently sidelined at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with a "nagging groin strain," Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Crawford has not played in a game since last Saturday due to the injury. Klentak said the young shortstop could be sidelined for a few more days and that the injury is not a long-term concern.
Jun 11 2017Crawford went 2-for-5 with a run scored Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.Crawford's overall numbers continue to look terrible, but he has been a bit better over his last 25 games, slashing .240/.351/.333 in 96 at-bats. The 22-year-old's walk rate is up nearly four percent from his stint at Triple-A last season and his .233 BABIP is well below his rates from the past two seasons. Things should start to turn around for Crawford at some point, but it is looking like the best case scenario for a major-league debut this season will be as a September call-up.