Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to ’26…
The Boston Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, the latest early season setback for the star left-hander. The Red Sox announced the roster move before Wednesday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto. He added that the Red Sox decided on the IL move after a conversation with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the team's medical staff.
Ultimately, what good is that doing for the team if I'm just kicking the can down the road?" Crochet most recently pitched six shutout innings Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles and reported no health issues after the game. "The plan is just to continue to challenge it while also giving it time to recover." The 6-foot-6 Crochet becomes the latest Red Sox starting pitcher to head to the 15-day IL, joining Sonny Gray (hamstring). The Red Sox (12-18), who entered Wednesday last in the AL East, have not named a replacement for Crochet's next turn in the rotation Friday.
Analysis: Why This Matters
Fans tracking Red Sox will want to follow this closely; even off-field news often shapes on-field outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- The Red Sox (12-18), who entered Wednesday last in the AL East, have not named a replacement for Crochet's next turn in the rotation Friday.
- The Red Sox announced the roster move before Wednesday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
- "The plan is just to continue to challenge it while also giving it time to recover." The 6-foot-6 Crochet becomes the latest Red Sox starting pitcher to head to the 15-day IL, joining Sonny Gray (hamstring).
Updates from the locker room, league office, and front office are likely soon — we'll keep you posted.
Source: ESPN Sports