Crawford is not guaranteed to get a promotion to the majors in September when rosters expand, Jim Salibury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Crawford does not have to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason to protect him from being selected in the Rule 5 draft. The Phillies may opt to use a 40-man roster spot on a different player which would leave Crawford in the minors for the remainder of the season. He is expected to get a chance to compete for a starting job next season, regardless of what happens next month.