J.P. Crawford's walk-off single | 04/11/2026 | MLB.com
J.P. Crawford lines a single to left, walking it off for the Mariners in the bottom of the 9th inning
www.mlb.comJ.P. Crawford Update
J.P. Crawford, the Seattle Mariners shortstop, recently returned from a shoulder injury that sidelined him at the start of the 2026 MLB season. He was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, received a cortisone injection, and played a rehab game at Triple-A Tacoma before activation around early April.[1][2]
Recent Performance
Crawford made his season debut after reinstatement and delivered a walk-off single against the Houston Astros on April 11, 2026, securing a win for the Mariners with bases loaded. His early stats show a .214 batting average with no home runs but 4 RBIs in limited action.[3][8][9][10]
Injury Recovery and Outlook
Despite spring training setbacks, Crawford has rejoined the active roster as the primary shortstop, with Ryan Bliss optioned to Tacoma. Manager Dan Wilson noted uncertainty around his Opening Day status, but he's now playing regularly ahead of prospect Colt Emerson's potential promotion.[4][1]