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Crochet Nears Return: Red Sox Pitcher's Injury Update
16 Sep
Summary
- Garrett Crochet threw his fourth bullpen session on Tuesday.
- This session was his heaviest workload yet, with 30 pitches.
- Crochet's injury triggered a contract clause for guaranteed seasons.
Garrett Crochet has completed his fourth bullpen session as he continues his recovery from left shoulder inflammation, an injury that has kept him sidelined since April 29. During his most recent outing on Tuesday, Crochet threw 30 pitches, representing his heaviest workload in his throwing progression. This session followed another on Tuesday, where he threw approximately 25 pitches at 80-90 percent intensity and introduced his sweeper pitch.
Crochet's injury has had significant contract implications, triggering a clause that converts his 2031 player option into a guaranteed year and adding a club option for 2032. He is aiming to return as a reliever for the Red Sox's postseason run, though a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester is unlikely before their season concludes on Sunday.
In other team news, reliever Justin Slaten's season has ended due to degenerative changes in his flexor mass, requiring a PRP injection. Second baseman Curtis Mead is set to begin a swing progression on Wednesday, starting with light tee work, following a broken wrist sustained in late July.
