Although his spring didn't get off to the best start, things have really turned around for Colt Emerson in the past week or so. He's managed to lift his spring training OPS to .814 and hit his first two home runs on March 13th and March 18th.
For some, there are still enough issues to iron out to preclude him from cracking the big leagues to start the season, but recent injury updates to starting shortstop J.P. Crawford might be enough to tip the scales in his favor.
J.P. Crawford's persistent shoulder issues may clear the perfect path for Emerson to be called up
Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported earlier this week that Crawford had left camp to get additional medical consultation on a shoulder issue that has limited him to just 16 spring training at-bats.