J.P. Crawford Not Expected to Return to Mariners After Eight Seasons

The Seattle Mariners have informed longtime shortstop J.P. Crawford that they do not plan to bring him back for the 2027 season following the expiration of his five-year contract extension. Crawford, 32, spent eight years in Seattle, appearing in 974 games (10th most in franchise history) and winning a Gold Glove in 2020. Respected deeply as a key clubhouse leader, Crawford mentored younger infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson.