New Red Sox ace finishes dominant spring with 9 Ks, but extension less than likely

New Red Sox ace finishes dominant spring with 9 Ks, but extension less than likely

FORT MYERS, Fla. — For months, the Red Sox have identified a contract extension for top starter Garrett Crochet as a major priority. Barring something unexpected, the club won’t get one done before Opening Day.

Red Sox ace strikes out nine in final start before Opening Day

Next stop, Globe Life Field. Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet wrapped up his spring in style on Friday, striking out nine Pittsburgh Pirates batters over 5.1 scoreless innings in what should be his final tune up before taking the mound on Opening Day next Thursday. The Red Sox went on to win 2-1. Crochet allowed five hits and two walks on 90 pitches, working his way out of three jams to preserve the scoreless tie throughout his outing. The Pirates fi…

Red Sox News: Disappointing Update on Garrett Crochet Extension Talks

The Boston Red Sox made their big splash on the trade market this past offseason, securing the ace for their rotation they'd been longing for. But we're getting a disappointing update on extension talks for Garrett Crochet. A source with knowledge of the talks told MassLive late Friday that a Crochet extension is less than likely before he starts for the Red Sox on Opening Day (Thursday). There is believed to be a large gap between the sides at …

Garrett Crochet, the new Boston Red Sox ace, could become a key piece for the team, but negotiations to extend its contract before the start of the 2025 season are far from fruitful. Don’t repeat the mistake! Boston Red Sox seeks to extend to its new Chris Sale Acquired in December from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects, including the leading Kyle Teel, the 25-year-old pitcher has dazzled in the preseason. However, according t…

Red Sox Camp Chaos: Second Base Up for Grabs in Camp’s Final Days

This spring, second base for the Boston Red Sox has been one of the most contested position battles in all of Major League Baseball. As of Friday, three players remained in the hunt, and one had been officially eliminated. On Thursday, 24-year-old Vaughn Grissom—who entered camp boasting twenty pounds of added muscle and a fervent desire to compete for the job—was optioned to minor league camp after a dismal spring where he hit just .176 in …