J.P. CRAWFORD NEWS

Wraps season with multi-hit effort Crawford went 2-for-3 with a run in a win over the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heyward, Bregman and Tucker homer as Astros beat Mariners 4-3 to clinch 4th straight AL West title

Jason Heyward hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and made a dazzling defensive play as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 to clinch their fourth consecutive AL West champi...

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laces triple in big win Crawford went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Crawford laced only second three-bagger since the 2022 season as part of his third multi-hit effort during what is turning into an encouraging September. The veteran is hitting a modest .238 across 74 plate appearances this month, but he boasts an impressive .351 OBP 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.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Gilbert reaches 200 Ks, Mariners stay on edge of playoff race with 3-2 win over Yankees

Logan Gilbert allowed two runs pitching into the sixth inning and reached the 200-strikeout mark for the season, J

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back over Mendoza Line Crawford went 2-for-3 with a run in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers starter deGrom pitches 3 2/3 scoreless innings in his return from elbow surgery

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom struck out four in 3 2/3 scoreless innings at Seattle in his return from Tommy John surgery

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates pair in win Crawford went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and a walk in a win over the Padres on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Woo carries a perfect game into the 7th inning as the Mariners top the Padres 5-2

Bryan Woo took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Luke Raley had a two-run single and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-2

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues producing in Sunday's win Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

On base four times Friday Crawford went 1-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a run in a win over the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact 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 -- he also sported a 19.4 percent walk rate, 16.1 percent strikeout rate and .105 BABIP in that sample -- so an argument could be made Friday may be the start of a turnaround to some degree.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Moore's HR, Bryce Miller's 6 scoreless innings carry Mariners past Cardinals 6-1

Dylan Moore homered and Bryce Miller pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardin...

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Thursday Crawford is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Oakland.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches, scores in IL return Crawford, 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.

Impact 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 upon 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.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Homers by Robles, Rodríguez and Arozarena lead Castillo and Mariners past Rays 6-2

Victor Robles and Julio Rodríguez each hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (pinky) from IL The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P.Crawford from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s afternoon game against the visiting...

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mariners reinstate J.P. Crawford from injured list, option Dominic Canzone

The Seattle Mariners reinstated shortstop J

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list The Mariners activated Crawford (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact It was reported earlier this week that Crawford would likely need at least one more rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma, but he came out of a simulated game Monday well and the Mariners have decided to go and and reinstate their starting shortstop. Crawford has been out since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

At least one more rehab game Crawford (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 Seattle...

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five innings in rehab debut Crawford (finger) started at shortstop and played five innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Saturday, going 0-for-3.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five innings in rehab debut Crawford (finger) started at shortstop and played five innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Saturday, going 0-for-3.

Impact 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 need only 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.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Crawford (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Crawford (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Tacoma broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

Impact Crawford took batting practice with the Mariners on Friday and 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.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Friday Crawford (finger) took part in batting practice before Friday's game against the Giants, MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford has been progressively ramping up his activity level in recent days, as he'd begun taking swings against a pitching machine Wednesday. The veteran shortstop noted Friday that he could be ready to begin a rehab assignment at a minor-league affiliate as soon as Sunday or Monday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Friday Crawford (finger) took part in batting practice before Friday's game against the Giants, MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford has been progressively ramping up his activity level in recent days, as he began taking swings against a pitching machine Wednesday. The veteran shortstop noted Friday that he could be ready to begin a rehab assignment at a minor-league affiliate as soon as Sunday or Monday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE