J.P. Crawford Managing Shoulder Issue, Cactus League Debut Next Week

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is managing a shoulder issue and is projected to make his Cactus League debut sometime next week, according to manager Dan Wilson. Wilson downplayed any significant concern regarding Crawford's availability for Opening Day, emphasizing that the team is simply taking a cautious approach during the early stages of spring training. His temporary absence from the lineup provides additional opportunities for top prospect Colt Emerson to gain reps at shortstop.