Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford received a cortisone injection in his shoulder after consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, manager Dan Wilson confirmed Wednesday. Crawford's status for the Mariners' season opener remains uncertain as he continues to deal with the shoulder issue. The 31-year-old has been a cornerstone of Seattle's infield, appearing in at least 145 games four of the past five seasons.

Crawford's durability has been one of his greatest assets since joining the Mariners. Last season, he posted a .265 batting average with a .352 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, 58 RBI, and eight stolen bases across 157 games. His consistent presence in the lineup has been crucial to Seattle's success, making this shoulder problem particularly concerning as the team prepares for Opening Day.

The cortisone shot represents an attempt to manage Crawford's shoulder inflammation and potentially avoid more serious intervention. For the Mariners, losing their starting shortstop for any significant time would be a major blow to their infield defense and lineup depth. The team will likely provide another update on Crawford's status as Opening Day approaches.