Overview

• Garrett Crochet, 25, agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, finalized on March 31, 2025.
• The deal, starting in 2026, is the largest ever for a pitcher with four-plus years of MLB service time, surpassing Jacob deGrom's 2019 contract.
• Crochet's contract includes an opt-out after the 2030 season, performance-based escalators tied to Cy Young voting, and a $2 million trade bonus.
• Acquired in December 2024 from the Chicago White Sox, Crochet transitioned to a starter in 2024, earning an All-Star selection with 209 strikeouts in 146 innings.
• The extension aligns with Boston's broader strategy to rebuild into contention, following other major offseason acquisitions like Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler.