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Mariners confirm decision not to retain JP Crawford for 2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Mariners confirm decision not to retain JP Crawford for 2027 season

Summary

The Seattle Mariners announced they will not re-sign shortstop JP Crawford for the 2027 season after he completed his eighth year with the team. Crawford, who has a.247 batting average and 78 home runs over 974 games, entered free agency following the final year of a five-year extension. He has been a central figure for the Mariners, helping end a 21-year postseason drought in 2022. The team has committed to Colt Emerson with a substantial eight-year contract, which may have influenced their decision regarding Crawford. Emerson's performance and injury recovery will be factors in the Mariners’ future infield plans.

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By the Numbers

•Mariners will not bring Crawford back for the 2027 season.
•Crawford has a.247 batting average and 366 RBIs with Seattle.
•Colt Emerson signed an eight-year, $95 million contract before debuting.
•Crawford volunteered to switch positions to accommodate Emerson.
•Emerson is recovering from left wrist surgery in offseason planning.

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3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners make final decision on JP Crawford amid free agency

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The Seattle Mariners’ offseason plans have brought renewed attention to JP Crawford after the longtime shortstop completed his eighth season with the organization. Crawford reached free agency following the final season of the five-year extension he signed in April 2022. His tenure with the Mariners included a Gold Glove Award in 2020 and more […] The post Mariners make final decision on JP Crawford amid free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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