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.The Seattle Mariners don't want to rush shortstop J.P. Crawford at the start of next season after they recently acquired him from the Phillies. The Mariners are seeking a veteran shortstop on the free-agent market that would allow Crawford more time to develop in the minors to start next season. Alcides Escobar is a potential option as a good defender. Crawford has hit just .214/.333/.358 with three home runs and 18 RBI in his first 187 at-bats at the big league level in his first two years, so minor league seasoning may be what he needs. He won't be high on anyone's list in mixed leagues in drafts next spring.

Crawford was traded to Seattle on Monday along with Carlos Santana in exchange for Jean Segura, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

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.The Seattle Mariners have shown interest in Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford as a return piece in a possible deal involving shortstop Jean Segura, according to sources. The Phillies would still pursue free-agent shortstop Manny Machado to play third base if they were able to trade for Segura to play the 6. Once one of Philly's top prospects, Crawford has disappointed in his two seasons, hitting .214/.333/.358 with only three home runs, 18 RBI and three steals in 225 plate appearances over 72 games. A change of scenery might be what he needs, but not too many fantasy owners will be looking to draft Crawford in 2019 in mixed leagues, even if he has a starting gig at shortstop in Seattle.

Crawford (shoulder) has six appearances as a pinch hitter since his last start Sept. 19.

Crawford is dealing with shoulder soreness, though he is available to hit, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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.Starting at shortstop once again, Philadelphia Phillies infielder J.P. Crawford managed just one hit in three plate appearances, but it was a major one. In the fifth inning, with the Phillies trailing four runs to none, the 23-year-old stepped up with the bases loaded and drilled a three-run triple, pulling the club to within a run. While they would eventually tie the game, the bullpen would blow it for yet another heart-wrenching defeat. Crawford has been much better at the plate this month as he earns more playing time. In September, he's hitting .462 with four RBI and three runs scored.

Crawford went 1-for-3 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-4 loss to New York.

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.Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is playing shortstop and batting eighth against righty Zack Wheeler on Monday. Scott Kingery (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. Maikel Franco (shoulder, neck) is sidelined as well, so Asdrubal Cabrera will play third base in the meantime. That means Kingery and Crawford could see seeing a slight increase in playing time with Franco sidelined. Regardless, neither player is much of an asset in fantasy right now.

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.With Philadelphia Phillies infielder Asdrubal Cabrera starting at third and Scott Kingery having the night off, shortstop J.P. Crawford enjoyed a rare start at shortstop. Batting seventh, the 23-year-old led the club with three hits, including a fifth-inning home run that accounted for Philadelphia's lone run of the game. It was the first three-hit game of Crawford's career and his first multi-hit game since June. Perhaps now as the club's playoff chances reach their limits, the club will seek to give Crawford more starts with a look towards the future. That would clearly make more sense than continuing to start the veteran Cabrera.

Crawford was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

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The Philadelphia Phillies called up shortstop J.P. Crawford from the minors on Tuesday. With Maikel Franco (hand) injured, Crawford could split time with Scott Kingery at shortstop. However, Crawford probably won't be of much use to fantasy owners, even in deeper leagues. He's batting just .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 2018 at-bats with the Phils.

Crawford was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

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The Philadelphia Phillies optioned shortstop J.P. Crawford to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and recalled relief pitcher Hector Neris in a corresponding move. Crawford has struggled mightily and has hit under .200 this year. With Asdrubal Cabrera now at the 6, Crawford is the odd man out on the infield. Neris had an ugly 6.90 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 33 outings for the Phils earlier this year but was lights-out in the minors. He'll pitch somewhere in middle relief and can be ignored in fantasy.

Crawford (hand) was activated from the 10-day DL on Friday.

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The Philadelphia Phillies activated shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Crawford was hitting a measly .194/.312/.333 with two homers and eight RBI in 93 at-bats. He'll be a bench glove/bat now with Asdrubal Cabrera seeing most of the time at shortstop.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) could be activated from the disabled list on Friday. He has been on a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater. Crawford has been out with a broken hand but is nearing a return. He was hitting just .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 at-bats before his injury, though, so he may return in a utility role now that Asdrubal Cabrera has been playing shortstop.

Manager Gabe Kapler indicated Crawford (hand) could return from the disabled list as early as Wednesday at Arizona, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) could return to the team by this weekend. Crawford has been out since June 19. He was batting an ugly .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 at-bats before his injury, so there's no guarantee he'll see enough playing time to be relevant in mixed leagues upon his return.

The Phillies transferred Crawford's (hand) rehab assignment to High-A Clearwater on Wednesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) has moved his rehab assignment to High-A Clearwater, where he is expected to play on Wednesday. He could be back as soon as early next week. However, he was hitting just .194 with two homers and eight RBI before his injury, so he may not see much playing time upon his return, especially after the team traded for utility infielder Asdrubal Cabrera last weekend.

Crawford (hand) will embark on a rehab assignment with Philadelphia's Gulf Coast League affiliate Monday, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) is set to begin a rehab assignment on Monday with the Gulf Coast League. If all goes well with the assignment, Crawford could potentially rejoin the Phillies in early August. The 23-year-old has been out since June with a left hand fracture. While he hasn't been fantasy relevant thus far this season (.194 batting average) it will be interesting to see how he's used by the contending Phillies when he returns. He's an NL-and-dynasty-only stash for now.

Crawford (hand) took batting practice for the first time Thursday with High-A Clearwater, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) will move to Clearwater, Fla., to continue his rehab from a broken left hand. He started taking ground balls and hitting off a tee last week. Crawford has really struggled in the majors this year, hitting .194 with only two home runs and eight RBI in 34 games. The young shortstop has been out since late June. With Philadelphia contending in the National League East, they could add help to the left side of the infield at the trade deadline, which would make Crawford's path to consistent playing time even tougher. He should only be owned in NL-only and dynasty leagues.