Top Phillies prospect J.P. Crawford, who has been out of action since late March with an oblique strain, is nearing a return.
After required rest, the 20-year-old is back in action, playing daily with the extended spring training team in Florida.
According to Crawford, he is feeling “ready to go”, but the decision to activate him to a full-season team roster, either Class A Advanced Clearwater or Double-A Reading, will come from the team’s athletic training staff, who is keeping a close eye on the youngster.
Crawford, who represented the Phillies in last year’s MLB All-Star Futures Game, was the organization’s top draft selection in 2013.