Garrett Crochet's Injury Proves More Severe Than Anticipated

WHO:

MLB.com - Seth Lugo exited a game after being hit on the head by a 106.6 mph line drive.

MLB.com - Adolis García is a 2023 AL Gold Glove Award winner.

MLB.com - Kyle Isbel was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left plantar fasciitis.

MLB.com - Kameron Misner was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to fill Isbel's spot on the roster.

[Boston.com] - Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet is involved in the story.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Lugo was able to walk off the field after the incident and was evaluated further.

MLB.com - García exited a game with a pulled muscle in his right shoulder area.

MLB.com - Kyle Isbel is hitting .244 with a .652 OPS this season and has recorded 4 outs above average, ranking in the 90th percentile of MLB players.

MLB.com - Misner was named International League Player of the Week after going 10-for-24 during the week of June 1-7, recording three doubles, five home runs, two stolen bases, and four multi-hit games in a six-game series against Columbus (Guardians).

MLB.com - Isbel has been managing the foot injury for a while, which was aggravated during a game against the Rangers.

MLB.com - Misner is slashing .276/.373/.547 in 59 Triple-A games this season and was named International League Player of the Week for the week of June 1-7.

[Boston.com] - Crochet stated that his lat strain is "a lot worse" than expected.

[NY Post] - Crochet revealed that his injury "is a lot worse than what we thought."

WHEN:

[Boston.com] - Crochet last pitched on April 25.

HOW:

MLB.com - Lugo was hit by a line drive from Brandon Nimmo during a game against the Rangers.

MLB.com - Manager Matt Quatraro stated, "We were hopeful that maybe he wakes up today and doesn’t feel the same, but he’s still in pain," regarding Isbel's injury.

MLB.com - Manager Matt Quatraro stated that Isbel's injury was confirmed after he underwent an MRI, and the team is waiting for the results to understand the severity and next steps.

[Boston.com] - Crochet is not any closer to returning to the mound following his injury.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 08:29 UTC)

In a concerning moment on the field, Seth Lugo exited a game after being struck on the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Brandon Nimmo, but he was able to walk off the field and is currently being evaluated. Meanwhile, Adolis García, who recently earned the 2023 AL Gold Glove Award, had to leave the game due to a pulled muscle in his right shoulder area. Both players' conditions will be monitored closely as the season progresses.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 06:30 UTC)

Kyle Isbel is currently hitting .244 with a .652 OPS this season and has made an impressive four outs above average, placing him in the 90th percentile among MLB players. Meanwhile, Misner earned the title of International League Player of the Week after an outstanding performance where he went ten for twenty-four, including three doubles, five home runs, and two stolen bases during a six-game series against Columbus. However, Manager Matt Quatraro expressed concern about Isbel's injury, stating that they were hopeful he might feel better, but he is still in pain.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 04:30 UTC)

Kyle Isbel has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left plantar fasciitis, a condition that has been bothering him for some time and was aggravated during a recent game against the Rangers. To fill his spot on the roster, Kameron Misner has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha, where he has been performing well with a batting average of .276 and was named International League Player of the Week for the week of June 1-7. Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed that Isbel's injury was verified through an MRI, and the team is currently awaiting results to determine the severity and next steps.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 01:46 UTC)

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has revealed that his lat strain is "a lot worse" than expected, indicating that his recovery is not progressing as hoped. He last took the mound on April 25, and unfortunately, he is not any closer to making his return. This news raises concerns for the team as they navigate the challenges of the season.