J.P. Crawford Gets the All Clear: Good News on Shoulder Injury
Here's what every Mariners fan needed to hear heading into the final stretch of spring training: J.P. Crawford's shoulder issue isn't structural. The Mariners' starting shortstop traveled to Dallas-Fort Worth to visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, and manager Dan Wilson returned with optimism. "Everything seemed to be pretty congruent with what we talked about here," Wilson said. "It's about as good news as possible."
What Happened and What's Next
Crawford has been dealing with fatigue and discomfort in his throwing shoulder throughout the spring. This isn't new territory for him either, as he's battled this same issue at the start of spring training the last few years. Usually, some rest, strong anti-inflammatories, and treatment clear it up. This spring seemed headed in the same direction until things took a turn.
After taking an eight-day break, Crawford returned to action only to have the inflammation and discomfort come right back after playing in just two games. That's when the Mariners decided to get serious and sent him to Meister to review his MRI and make sure there wasn't any structural damage hiding underneath the inflammation.
The good news? Meister recommended an injection, which Crawford received. "He'll be down for a couple of days and then start ramping back up," Wilson explained. That's the timeline we're working with right now as the team prepares for opening day.
The Opening Day Question Mark
Whether Crawford will be ready for opening day remains uncertain. He's only appeared in seven games this spring, with just three of those at shortstop. Wilson isn't ready to make any guarantees yet. "Right now, it's too early to tell," the skipper said. "We're going to wait to make any decisions until we see how things roll from here. But we're hoping he's down these couple days, and then he'll get back to work and we'll see where we're at."
The Mariners are hoping for the best, but they're not rushing things. This is a smart approach with opening day on the horizon.
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