The Seattle Times · 24m
Mariners are parting ways with veteran shortstop J.P. Crawford
A farewell that appeared likely at the end of the season has indeed come to an expected conclusion for the Mariners.
The Mariners are moving on from the longest-tenured shortstop in franchise history, having informed J.P. Crawford that they do not plan to bring him back in 2027, multiple industry sources told The Times.
Crawford became a free agent after the season. He will be 32 in January.
In his 974th and final game for the Mariners, Crawford was removed from the last game of the season in the fifth inning so he could received a well-earned standing ovation from a sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 27.