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The Mariners could end up as a trade partner for the Mets, who are in search of a shortstop, multiple insiders told ESPN. Even with the trade of Nick Franklin in July, the Mariners still have shortstops Chris Taylor and Brad Miller on the roster.

The Mets appear ready to finally make a move to acquire a shortstop after losing patience with Ruben Tejada, who started 105 times at shortstop in 2014.

Looking to add infield depth, the Dodgers claimed shortstop Ryan Jackson off waivers from the Padres Monday.

Jackson has played in 20 games during his MLB career, producing two hits.

Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon returned to the lineup Friday, going 0 for 5 with a walk and an RBI in his team's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.

Gordon left the penultimate game of the regular season with hip irritation and did not play in the season finale. His ninth-inning RBI groundout reduced his team's deficit to one run, but the Dodgers couldn't scrape together the game-tying run before running out of outs. Gordon hit .289/.326/.378 with two home runs, 34 RBI and a major-league-leading 64 stolen bases in 609 at-bats.

The Diamondbacks announced Thursday shortstop Chris Owings underwent successful surgery on the labrum in his left shoulder. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews.

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford went 1 for 5 with a grand slam in his team's 8-0 wild-card win over the Pirates Wednesday.

After the Giants loaded the bases in the fourth inning with two singles and a walk, Crawford deposited a ball over the right-field fence to break a scoreless tie. He became the first shortstop in postseason history to swat a grand slam. Grand slams are nothing new to Crawford, as he's collected three while hitting 27 career home runs (postseason included). The blast was all starter Madison Bumgarner would need, as he coasted to a complete-game shutout. The Giants open the National League Division Series Friday in Washington against the Nationals.

Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings will undergo surgery on his left shoulder Thursday, the team announced.

Owings missed the last few games of the season with the shoulder issue, finishing the year with a .261/.300/.406 line along with six home runs, 26 RBI and eight stolen bases in 310 at-bats. He is expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training.

Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon, who had to leave Saturday's game due to right hip irritation, said Tuesday he feels fine and has been cleared to run, according to MLB.com. The Dodgers will face the Cardinals in the NLDS.

Dodgers infielders Hanley Ramirez (knee) and Dee Gordon (hip) are not in the lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rockies.

Diamondbacks second baseman Aaron Hill (finger) and Chris Owings (shoulder) remain out of the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale against the Cardinals.

Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon departed Saturday's game against Colorado in the second inning with right hip irritation, MLB.com reports. He was removed as a precaution, according to the report.

Gordon is hitting .289 with two homers and 34 RBI over 609 at-bats. His status remains uncertain for the final game of the regular season on Sunday.