Garrett Crochet Aims for Playoff Comeback Despite Injury Setback
WHO:
The Boston Globe - Garrett Crochet, Red Sox pitcher
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WHAT:
The Boston Globe - Crochet stated, “We’re trying to kind of, I suppose, reverse-engineer it,” referencing the creation of a schedule by deciding on the end date first.
The Boston Globe - Crochet expressed that he is targeting a return in time for the playoffs, acknowledging that there are no guarantees he will pitch again this year.
The Boston Globe - Crochet's contract includes a clause that would erase his ability to opt out following the 2030 season if he spends 120 consecutive days on the injured list due to an arm problem.
The Boston Globe - Crochet's contract also includes a $15 million team option for 2032, which would be activated under the same 120-day condition.
The Boston Globe - Crochet stated, “If I see a deadline, I’m going to [expletive] meet it. It is tough to operate like that, especially after the setback that has already occurred. So there is, I guess, trepidation there.”
The Boston Globe - Crochet mentioned, “Then it kind of goes into the realm of, what the [expletive] is the point of building up the strength now?”
The Boston Globe - Crochet has made little tangible progress in nearly two months since his last update.
The Boston Globe - Crochet has been stopped from throwing plyometric weighted balls to focus on strengthening his shoulder, specifically the rotator cuff.
The Boston Globe - Crochet stated, “I know-ish what to expect [because of that background].”
The Boston Globe - Crochet noted that he would need a spring training-esque six weeks or so after being cleared to throw.
The Boston Globe - Crochet said, “Just kind of playing it by ear, which sucks to say on the record, but right now that’s kind of all we have to go off of.”
The Boston Globe - Crochet acknowledged that returning before August 23 would “probably be impossible.”
The Boston Globe - Crochet expressed, “It sucks, but I mean, what’s the worst thing that happens? I’m in Boston for another year? Which is pretty good.”
The Boston Globe - Garrett Crochet has been out of the lineup due to a left shoulder injury since April.
The Boston Globe - Crochet is three months into a left shoulder injury saga.
The Boston Globe - Crochet stated, “I intend on having further conversations with the training staff, whether it be today or this week, in terms of firming up a plan.”
The Boston Globe - Crochet has a history of capsule issues and is being ultra-careful with his recovery.
The Boston Globe - Crochet mentioned, “Worst-case scenario, I’m not ready. Second-worst-case scenario is I’m throwing, but it’s dog [expletive], like it was at the beginning of the year.”
The Boston Globe - Crochet's contract includes a clause that protects the Red Sox if he spends 120 consecutive days on the injured list due to an arm problem.
WHERE:
The Boston Globe - Boston, Massachusetts
WHEN:
The Boston Globe - Crochet will reach 120 days on the injured list on August 23.
The Boston Globe - Crochet's contract was signed last year and started this year.
WHY:
The Boston Globe - Crochet is motivated to return to the mound in time for the playoffs.
The Boston Globe - The clause in Crochet's contract was intended to protect the Red Sox against injury scenarios.
HOW:
The Boston Globe - Crochet mentioned that he would need a spring training-esque six weeks or more after being cleared to throw, indicating that if he started now, he’d be looking at early September for a return.
The Boston Globe - Crochet is attempting to "reverse-engineer" a plan to return by setting a target date for his comeback.
In a recent interview, Crochet revealed that he is working on a plan to return to the mound in time for the playoffs, although he admitted there are no guarantees he will pitch again this year. He noted that if he starts his recovery now, he would need at least six weeks of training after being cleared to throw, aiming for an early September return. Additionally, Crochet's contract includes a clause that could impact his future options, stating that if he spends 120 consecutive days on the injured list due to an arm issue, he would lose the ability to opt out after the 2030 season and a $15 million team option for 2032 would also be activated.