Mariners place shortstop J.P. Crawford on injured list with right hand contusion

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion and recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma before Monday night's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

Detroit starter Framber Valdez hit Crawford in the third inning of Friday’s game, and the 31-year-old missed the final two games of the series against the Tigers. The IL move is retroactive to Saturday. Crawford is hitting .228 with 23 RBIs in 55 games, and his 10 home runs are already the third most in his career.

Seattle manager Dan Wilson said it was hard to know how long Crawford would need on the injured list. Crawford will remain with the Mariners and receive treatment during a three-city trip that concludes this weekend in Washington.

“He’s doing OK,” Wilson said. “Just coming a little bit slower than we thought, so we think it’s probably the smart thing to do at this point. It’ll be retroactive, so hopefully we’re getting him back as soon as possible. (There’s) still quite a bit of pain.”

Bliss made Seattle’s opening day roster and played in one game before getting sent to the minors. He hit .204 with a homer and 15 RBIs in 51 games for Tacoma.

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Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford, right, is checked by assistant athletic trainer Kevin Orloski, center, and manager Dan Wilson, left, after being hit by a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford (3) sits on the bench after being hit by a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LONDON (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are at risk of being dropped from the second test against New Zealand for breaching team protocols.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday the pair was involved in an incident in the early hours while celebrating beating New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.

“Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place,” the ECB statement said.

“We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second test will be made in due course.”

A curfew was reimposed on England in January following the humiliating Ashes tour of Australia, where England was accused of excessive drinking and unprofessionalism.

On Sunday, England beat New Zealand by 115 runs at Lord's in the home team’s first test since the Ashes.

Atkinson took 5-30 on the fourth and final day and Stokes also claimed a wicket.

The second test against New Zealand is not until June 17 at the Oval.

England's Gus Atkinson holds the ball as he leaves the field after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry to win the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

England's Gus Atkinson, right, celebrates with captain Ben Stokes after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry to win the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)