Overview
- Sunday marked Crochet’s 120th straight day on the injured list for a left-shoulder issue, activating a contract clause that officially voided his 2030 opt-out and added a $15 million club option for 2032.
- Crochet has been on the injured list since late April with left shoulder inflammation and was moved to the 60-day IL in June as his recovery continued.
- The left-hander has progressed in his throwing program, recently working from roughly 90 feet with added intensity, but he has not built back to a starter’s workload.
- The Red Sox plan to use Crochet as a reliever if he returns this season, aiming to protect his shoulder and potentially add a high-leverage left-handed arm for a playoff push.
- The contract change shifts long-term control toward Boston by adding a low-cost year if Crochet recovers, while the pitcher has said he has accepted the outcome and remains focused on returning to help the team.