The Boston Red Sox are on the verge of welcoming back left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet, who has been sidelined since late May due to a shoulder injury. Manager Chad Tracy announced that Crochet will throw a bullpen session in Boston on Friday, marking a significant step in his recovery process.
According to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, this bullpen session is a crucial milestone for Crochet as he aims to rejoin the Red Sox bullpen later this month. The news comes as the team prepares for a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, which begins Thursday night at Camden Yards.
Before his injury, Crochet struggled on the mound, posting a 6.30 ERA over 40 innings across six starts. This performance was a stark contrast to his previous season, where he excelled with a remarkable 2.59 ERA and an impressive 255 strikeouts over 205 1/3 innings, earning him the title of runner-up for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025.
Crochet's career has seen a mix of roles; he initially debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 2020 as a reliever before transitioning to a starting role in 2024. The Red Sox acquired him from the White Sox after the 2024 season, trading catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, third baseman Chase Meidroth, and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez to secure his talents.
In his time with the White Sox, Crochet posted a solid 3.58 ERA over 146 innings in 2024, showcasing his potential as a reliable pitcher. Overall, he has a career ERA of 3.17 with 586 strikeouts across 454 1/3 innings pitched.
As the Red Sox gear up for their upcoming series against the Orioles, they find themselves in a challenging position. After losing two of three games to the Seattle Mariners, the team has dropped six of their last ten contests. Prior to the Mariners series, Boston faced a tough stretch against the New York Yankees, losing three of four games at Yankee Stadium.
Currently, the Red Sox hold the second Wild Card spot in the American League with a record of 75-65, trailing the first-place Yankees by 4.5 games. In the competitive American League East, they are nine games behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. The return of Crochet could be pivotal for Boston as they look to solidify their playoff position in the coming weeks.
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