Crawford Gets the All Clear: Mariners Shortstop's Shoulder Injury Not as Bad as Feared
Good news out of spring training in Peoria, Arizona. J.P. Crawford, the Mariners' starting shortstop, got the green light from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister after getting his shoulder examined, and the prognosis is about as positive as it gets when you're dealing with an injury this close to opening day.
What the Doctor Said
Manager Dan Wilson broke down the visit and what it means moving forward. "Everything seemed to be pretty congruent with what we talked about here," Wilson said after Crawford's appointment with Meister. The recommendation? An injection to address the shoulder issue. Crawford got that done, and now the recovery timeline is actually manageable.
"He'll be down for a couple of days and then start ramping back up," Wilson explained. The skipper was clearly relieved with how things went. "We're excited to hear that. It's about as good of news as possible."
Back on Track for Opening Day
So here's the deal: Crawford needs a few days of rest after the injection, and then he'll gradually build back up to game shape. That's the kind of timeline the Mariners were hoping for when he left the team to get the shoulder looked at by a specialist. Missing a few days in late March is way different from missing weeks or months heading into the regular season.
For a team that needs Crawford healthy and sharp up the middle, this is exactly what you want to hear. The shortstop is too important to the lineup and the defense to have him limited or sidelined. Get the injection, take a couple of days, and then get back to work. That's a win for everyone wearing green and blue.
The Mariners play next and need their core group healthy and ready. Crawford getting clearance from one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the game is the kind of spring training update that actually matters.
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