OAKLAND, Calif. — With a new city and a new series came some expected roster moves for the Mariners.
Shortstop J.P. Crawford returned from his rehab assignment with High-A Modesto and was activated from the injured list. To make room for Crawford, infielder Shed Long was optioned back to Class AAA Tacoma. Crawford was in the starting lineup at shortstop and batting sixth or Friday night’s game.
The Mariners also placed right-handed reliever Brandon Brennan on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder. Brennan has been dealing with some discomfort and spasms in the back of his shoulder and his upper back for the last few weeks.