Garrett Crochet Targeting Return From IL By Playoffs
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has not pitched since April due to shoulder inflammation and is now targeting a return for the playoffs, though a September comeback seems unlikely given his needed ramp-up time.
- Crochet struggled early this season with a 6.30 ERA compared to 2.59 last year, and setbacks have prolonged his recovery, pushing his return timeline beyond the All-Star break.
- Despite Crochet's absence, the Red Sox have thrived with a 14-game winning streak, improving their playoff chances and currently holding a Wild Card spot.
- The team’s pitching rotation currently includes Sonny Gray, Payton Tolle, Jake Bennett, Patrick Sandoval, and soon possibly Ranger Suárez, with other injured pitchers potentially returning later this year.
- Crochet’s contract includes an opt-out clause after 2030 tied to injury days, but due to his current injury, he will likely lose this option, giving the Red Sox an extra year of control; Crochet is accepting of this outcome and remains focused on returning strong.
