Overview
- Crochet told reporters Wednesday that the left lat strain keeping him off the mound “is a lot worse than what we thought” and said he has no idea when he might be cleared to play catch.
- An early‑June MRI had been described by the team as a very low‑grade strain, but Crochet’s player‑reported setback has changed expectations and the club plans additional tests later this week.
- The Red Sox moved Crochet to the 60‑day injured list on June 5 to open a 40‑man roster spot and have called up players such as Nate Eaton and Jake Bennett to cover his absence.
- If cleared to throw, Crochet must restart a stepwise rehab—catching, long toss, bullpen sessions, facing hitters and minor‑league games—which makes a mid‑July or All‑Star return optimistic at best.
- Crochet’s uncertain timeline deepens pressure on an already struggling Red Sox rotation and could shape short‑term roster moves and the club’s broader plans as it manages injuries and poor results.