Mariners Reinstate J.P. Crawford from Injured List

Infielder Ryan Bliss optioned to Triple-A Tacoma as Crawford rejoins the team ahead of first road trip.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:21pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball player in motion, with their body and the field of play broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Mariners' shortstop J.P. Crawford rejoins the team after a brief injury rehab stint, bringing stability and energy to the infield.Anaheim Today

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list, where he had been dealing with shoulder inflammation and fatigue. To make room on the roster, the team has optioned infielder Ryan Bliss back to Triple-A Tacoma.

Why it matters

Crawford's return is a boost for the Mariners as they head out on their first road trip of the season. The shortstop is a key part of the team's lineup and defense, and his presence will help stabilize the infield as the Mariners look to build on their early-season success.

The details

Crawford played in only seven Cactus League games this spring due to the shoulder issues, receiving a cortisone injection about 10 days before the start of the season. He was able to get in one rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, going 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout, before the Mariners decided to reinstate him. Bliss, who was called up when Crawford went on the IL, appeared in one game for the Mariners, going 0-for-2 as a pinch-hitter.

  • Crawford was reinstated from the injured list on April 2, 2026.
  • Crawford played in one rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on April 1, 2026.

The players

J.P. Crawford

The Mariners' starting shortstop, who was on the injured list with shoulder inflammation and fatigue.

Ryan Bliss

An infielder who was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for Crawford's return.

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What they’re saying

“Crawford's return is a big boost for us as we head out on the road. He's a key part of our lineup and defense, and we're glad to have him back healthy.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to Crawford to provide a steady presence in the infield as they begin their first road trip of the season on April 4.

The takeaway

The Mariners are getting a key player back from injury just in time for their first road trip, which should help them maintain their early-season momentum as they look to build on their success.