Red Sox give updates on their injured starting pitchers

The update on Crochet is less definitive, but still encouraging. The Red Sox ace is dealing with shoulder inflammation, but there is no structural damage, which is the key takeaway. That means: No long-term concerns (for now), A potential return within the minimum 15-day IL window, or at worst, a relatively short absence. Given how serious shoulder injuries can be, this is a major relief.

Boston’s pitching staff, without Gray and Crochet, has lacked consistency, depth, and its top 2 SP entering the season. Getting both arms back, even if not at the same time, could help stabilize a group that desperately needs it.

Garrett Crochet — Strikeouts (Ks)

Can This Turn the Season Around?

That’s the big question. The Red Sox have dug themselves into an early hole, and one or two players won’t fix everything. But getting healthy is the first step. And for a team searching for momentum, this might be the reset they’ve been waiting for.

It’s been a rough start in Boston, but the latest updates offer a reason for optimism. Sonny Gray is on the verge of returning. Garrett Crochet has avoided serious injury. Now, the Red Sox just need to turn that good news into better results on the field.

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