Red Sox Secure Key Pitchers Ahead of Arbitration, Eye Long-Term Deal for Garrett Crochet

Boston agrees to one-year deals with three pitchers while exploring an extension for newly acquired ace Garrett Crochet.

The Boston Red Sox reached one-year agreements with pitchers Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, and Kutter Crawford to avoid arbitration, with Crochet receiving $3.8 million.
Outfielder Jarren Duran, a key contributor in 2024, remains unsigned and could proceed to arbitration hearings next month.
Garrett Crochet, acquired in December via trade with the Chicago White Sox, is seen as a cornerstone of the Red Sox's pitching rotation after a strong 2024 season with a 2.78 ERA and 209 strikeouts.
The Red Sox and Crochet have reportedly begun discussions about a potential long-term contract extension beyond his current deal, which runs through 2026.
Boston's offseason has faced criticism for lacking major acquisitions, but securing Crochet's future is a priority as the team seeks to rebound from consecutive playoff misses.