{"id":572003,"date":"2026-03-29T12:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/572003\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:04:27","slug":"injury-notes-crawford-kerkering-murphy-hernandez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/572003\/","title":{"rendered":"Injury Notes: Crawford, Kerkering, Murphy, Hern\u00e1ndez"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford<\/a> is currently on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, though he is not expected to have a lengthy absence. Indeed, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times<\/a> reports that Crawford is with the team today and participated in batting practice. He is also slated for a full infield workout, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com<\/a>. He will remain with the team through the weekend before starting a Triple-A rehab assignment.<\/p>\n

The update bodes well for Mariners fans, who will be glad to have their longtime shortstop back in action after just a few weeks. Crawford has generally been healthy since the 2021 season, apart from two missed months in 2024 due to a right oblique strain and a hand fracture. Assuming his rehab goes well, he\u2019ll be on track for another season of 140 or more games. Last year, Crawford posted a 113 wRC+ in 157 games, showing his usual plate discipline with an 11.3% walk rate and an 88th-percentile chase rate. His defense regressed somewhat, but he was viewed positively by Defensive Runs Saved as recently as 2024. Leo Rivas<\/a> will continue to play short for the Mariners while Crawford recovers.<\/p>\n

A few more injury updates from around the league:<\/p>\n

Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering<\/a> threw a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance at Triple-A. The next step is for him to throw in back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to manager Rob Thomson (link via Todd Zolecki of MLB.com<\/a>). Kerkering was placed on the 15-day IL three days ago with a right hamstring strain, though he did pitch in minor league games near the end of camp. Judging by that, he should be back at some point in mid-April. Kerkering is coming off a solid 3.30 ERA in 60 relief innings in 2025, albeit with less encouraging peripherals. The late innings are covered by Jhoan Duran<\/a>, Jose Alvarado<\/a>, and Brad Keller<\/a>, so Kerkering will take a middle relief role upon his return.
\nElsewhere in the NL East, Braves catcher Sean Murphy<\/a> is participating in baseball activities and could start a rehab assignment soon, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com<\/a>. The 31-year-old Murphy underwent hip surgery in September, and Bowman previously suggested<\/a> that Murphy hoped to return some time in May. With last year\u2019s NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin<\/a> holding down the fort, the team can afford to proceed cautiously with Murphy\u2019s rehab. That could make a late May return the goal for Atlanta. Murphy posted slightly below average offense in 2025, although his defense was excellent as usual. Baldwin, in contrast, was 25% better than average offensively last year, with -2 DRS behind the plate.
\nDodgers utilityman Enrique Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> took batting practice on the field today. He is also progressing on defense, fielding grounders and making throws according to manager Dave Roberts (link via Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times<\/a>). Roberts added that he would be \u201cshocked\u201d if Hern\u00e1ndez did not return from the 60-day IL as soon as he is eligible on May 24. Hern\u00e1ndez didn\u2019t offer much with the bat last year, with a wRC+ of 70. His 5 Outs Above Average showed that his defense was still an asset, and he remains a fan favorite in Los Angeles thanks to his postseason heroics. He is playing on a $4.5MM salary in his 13th big-league season.<\/p>\n

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