There were plenty of emotions when J.P. Crawford was pulled early from the 2026 season finale versus the Angels. He received a standing ovation from the T-Mobile Park crowd and hugged his teammates and the coaching staff, in what was meant to represent a farewell to his time with the Mariners. However, what if we told you there might be a way to justify bringing him back into the fold?
We understand there will be plenty of people who are just ready to turn the page on the Crawford era in Seattle. Sure he had his moments, including winning a Gold Glove in 2020 and producing a 5.