Mariners News: J.P. Crawford, Colt Emerson, and José Berríos

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 20: Colt Emerson #4 of the Seattle Mariners jumps over the runner during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on May 20, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning everyone!

The Mariners got a much-needed win against the White Sox yesterday, powering their way to a 5-4 series finale victory. The team has the day off today as they travel to Kansas City for a three-game weekend series.

Jhonny Pereda was the breakout star of last night’s contest with his go-ahead solo homer. He’s also been doing great work behind the dish. When Cal Raleigh comes back from injury, would you rather the team hang onto Mitch Garver or Pereda?

In Mariners news…​

• Though he was not available for yesterday’s game, J.P. Crawford was seen taking reps at third base during pregame workouts — and it was his idea.
• Several of Colt Emerson’s new teammates are already impressed with how he carries himself, writes Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times.
• Over at The Feed, Kate asked who you think deserves the most blame for the team’s Tuesday night loss to the White Sox.
• Max Ellingsen kicked off the first of his MLB Draft profiles by taking a close look at University of Tennessee right-hander Tegan Kuhns.
• Jim Callis at MLB Pipeline opined on which Mariners prospects he thinks could be traded this summer.
• Prior to Tuesday’s game against the White Sox, several Mariners players visited two Seattle-area elementary schools as part of the organization’s Recess Takeover program.

Around the league…​

• Former All-Star right-hander José Berríos underwent Tommy John surgery, taking him out of action until late 2027.
• Yordan Álvarez was victorious in another lawsuit against Manuel Antonio Azcona, who was seeking 40% of the slugger’s second professional contract signed with the Astros.
• For the first time in almost a month, Shohei Ohtani was in the lineup on a day in which he took the mound. He hit a lead-off homer and fired five scoreless innings.
• With the baseball season now one-fourth complete, Ben Clemens at Fangraphs re-evaluated the league-wide playoff odds.
• Michael Baumann at Fangraphs wondered what on earth has gotten into Miguel Vargas, who is suddenly one of the best hitters in the American League.
• Max Ralph wrote about the “Tarps Off” craze capturing ballparks across the country.
• César González-Gómez reported on new evidence in the mysterious death of Esteban Bellán – a major figure in early Latin American baseball history.

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