Red Sox Pitcher Kutter Crawford's Off-Field 'Accident' Requires Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford will undergo season-ending wrist surgery announced by manager Alex Cora on Wednesday before the Angels series finale.
- Crawford injured his right wrist off the field in an accident while rehabbing his patellar tendinitis that sidelined him from the start of the 2025 season.
- The 29-year-old made a team-high 33 starts for the Red Sox in 2024 and logged the most innings pitched on the roster with a 4.36 ERA, all while managing knee discomfort throughout the season.
- Manager Cora said, "It hasn't been a great year for him" and described Crawford as understandably down, emphasizing the injury was not due to irresponsible behavior.
- Crawford’s surgery weakens Boston's starting rotation depth as other starters remain injured or rehabbing, making it unlikely he will pitch again this season.
44 Articles
44 Articles

Red Sox’ Kutter Crawford headed for surgery, likely out for entire season
Kutter Crawford is unlikely to pitch for the Red Sox at all in 2025. The right-hander will undergo surgery on his wrist, manager Alex Cora announced Wednesday afternoon, before the Angels series finale in Anaheim. Crawford, who turned 29 on April 1, was one of baseball’s most durable starters in 2024. He made a career-high 33 starts, tied with seven pitchers for the MLB lead. He pitched to a 4.36 ERA over 183.2 innings, but gave up 34 home runs,…
Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford likely out for the season after off-field ‘accident’
The depth of the Red Sox will continue to be tested. Starting pitcher Kutter Crawford will have what is "likely" season-ending wrist surgery after an off-field "accident," manager Alex Cora told reporters Wednesday.

Red Sox RHP Kutter Crawford (wrist) 'likely' out for season
A knee injury has kept Kutter Crawford from making his 2025 debut for the Boston Red Sox, but a more recent ailment is expected to keep the right-handed pitcher sidelined for the rest of the season.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium