POSTERIOR · WIRE
InjuryBOSAug 18, 2026, 9:49 PM EDTSignal confidence 90%

Crochet Eyes Bullpen-Only Return With No Set Timetable

The Red Sox ace has been sidelined since late April with a shoulder capsule sprain and remains weeks away from even beginning bullpen sessions.

Posterior generated visual for Boston Red Sox: Crochet Eyes Bullpen-Only Return With No Set Timetable

Garrett Crochet has been on the IL since April 26 with a left shoulder capsule sprain and confirmed any return this season would be limited to short relief, capped at roughly two innings. He is currently playing catch daily but has no defined schedule for bullpen sessions or a rehab assignment. His IL stint will surpass 120 days on Sunday, triggering a contract clause that voids his 2030 opt-out and adds a $15MM Red Sox team option for 2032. Crochet acknowledged the financial impact but said his focus remains on the current contract and returning healthy.

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