J.P. Crawford Gets the News Every Mariners Fan Wanted to Hear
The Mariners caught a major break on Wednesday. Shortstop J.P. Crawford visited orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Arizona and got the kind of update that has the entire organization breathing easier. The shoulder issue that had been nagging at him? Not as bad as it could have been.
What the Doctors Found
Manager Dan Wilson laid it out plainly: "Everything seemed to be pretty congruent with what we talked about here. It was recommended to have an injection, so he did get that." Crawford went through with the procedure, which is exactly what the Mariners wanted to hear. This wasn't some nightmare scenario where surgery was looming or a long rehab timeline was staring everyone in the face. Instead, the doctors' findings lined up with what the team already suspected, and the recommended treatment was straightforward.
Back Soon, Then Building Up
Here's the timeline: Crawford will take a couple of days to recover from the injection, then start ramping back up. That's it. No extended absence. No doom and gloom. Wilson summed it up perfectly: "So we're excited to hear that. It's about as good of news as possible." For a team trying to get healthy heading into the season, this is exactly the kind of positive momentum you need in spring training.
The Mariners beat the Brewers 7-3 recently, and with Crawford potentially getting back on track soon, the lineup can start hitting its stride. Having your starting shortstop available and healthy is non-negotiable if this team wants to make a real run. One less thing to worry about in Peoria.
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