Garrett Crochet Near Return | Boston Red Sox News

0:00On September 8th, Garrett Crochet, the lefty for the Red Sox, is making progress toward a potential return as a reliever this season. He recently threw about 20 pitches in a side session, mixing in fastballs with his other pitches. This is his second time throwing off the mound in just five days, following a 15-pitch fastball only session earlier in the week. The team is taking its step-by-step. The interim manager, Chad Tracey, mentioned that Crochet felt good and looked good during the session. The plan is likely another side session this weekend, and potentially throwing to hitters sometime next week. Crochet has been sidelined from mound work for almost three months to strengthen his left shoulder. Given the timeline, a minor league rehab assignment seems unlikely, especially with the minor league season ending soon. The big question is whether Crochet could jump back into major league games, even for the postseason, after such a long break. The team won't force him back if he's not ready. They'd rather wait for him to feel confident in his stuff and arsenal. His versatility is a major plus. Crochet has experience as a reliever in college, the minors, and the majors, and even as an opener.

1:08If he's healthy and performing like his old self, the Red Sox could use him in various roles, whether it's starting a game or coming out of the bullpen to get keyouts. That's the story for today. Boston Red Sox News Today, driven by AI.