Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/17/24: J.P. Crawford, Roansy Contreras, and Ken Waldichuk

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Good morning and happy Friday! As the M’s embark on their road trip, here’s the need-to-know for the day.

In Mariners news...

• Just as we feared, J.P. Crawford did not make the trip to Baltimore with the team after getting hit in the hand by a pitch on Wednesday night. Brent Stecker has the latest on the shortstop’s recovery timeline.
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Around the league...

• As the Angels continue to collect the league’s discarded players, they have acquired right-hander Roansy Contreras in a deal with the Pirates.
• Young Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan recently underwent Tommy John surgery.
• A’s left-hander Ken Waldichuk underwent reconstructive elbow surgery and will miss the remainder of the season as a result.
• Speaking of the A’s, it’s time to start respecting at least one A’s player — closer Mason Miller, who might just be among the best in the sport.
• Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs wonders if Giancarlo Stanton will be enshrined at Cooperstown one day.
• Bad Bunny’s agency has filed a claim against the MLBPA for “placing a death penalty” on the agency through its recent investigation, claiming that the recent legal actions were done with the intention of putting the agency out of business.

Anders’ picks...

• Did I previously state that I wanted the show to just be a one-season thing? Yes. Will I allow myself to be excited for even more content? Also yes.