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Red Sox Sign Garrett Crochet to Record-Breaking $170 Million Extension

The six-year deal secures the All-Star pitcher through 2031 and includes an opt-out after 2030.

Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images/File Photo
Garrett Crochet during his Red Sox debut on March 27.
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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.