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Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford receives cortisone shot in his shoulder

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PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners shortstop J. P.

Crawford’s status for the start of the season remains uncertain as he continues to deal with a shoulder problem. Mariners manager Dan Wilson told reporters Wednesday that Crawford had consulted with Dr. Keith Meister and had received a cortisone injection in his shoulder.

Wilson noted that Crawford’s availability for the Mariners’ season opener remains up in the air. Crawford, 31, batted . 265 with a .

352 on-base percentage, 12 homers, 58 RBIs and eight steals in 157 games last season. He has appeared in at least 145 games four of the past five seasons. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.

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