Overview
- Crochet threw off a mound for the second time this week, a step reporters and team sources described as progress toward a late-season return.
- Manager Chad Tracy said Crochet felt good after the mound catch and that the club plans a bullpen session this Friday to evaluate him further.
- The Red Sox expect to use Crochet in a short-relief role with limited innings to protect his left shoulder and lat as he rebuilds strength.
- By missing 120 consecutive days on the injured list Crochet’s 2030 opt-out was voided and the contract converted into a team option year that extends Boston’s control.
- Boston hopes a healthy Crochet can provide fresh relief for a fatigued bullpen during the Wild Card push while his 2025 breakout track record preserves his longer-term value.