The Boston Red Sox need something to go right, but that didn't happen on Wednesday with Garrett Crochet.
Apr 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park.
Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn ImagesFirst and foremost, Boston was swept by the Tampa Bay Rays and fell to 27-39 on the season. That in itself is bad. Boston ended up losing 7-5. That score sounds closer than it was.
The offense was brutal until the eighth inning. The top three batters in the Red Sox's lineup combined to make some bad history as Boston became theto have its top three hitters in the order all go 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in their first three at-bats.
Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images "Sidelined Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet said Wednesday that the lat strain that has kept him off the mound in recent weeks 'Is a lot worse than what we thought.
' The left-hander has not appeared in a major league game since April 25 because of what was described at the time as shoulder fatigue. He pitched a simulated inning at Fenway Park on May 26, but was shut down a few days later with what the team said was a mild lat strain.
'I have no idea,' Crochet said when asked when he could be cleared to play catch. ...
"Interim manager Chad Tracy said Crochet would be tested again later this week to determine how the strain is healing. Once he is cleared to throw, assuming that does happen, Crochet will essentially need to start his season over.
"for Boston. Right now, everything is completely up in the air with Crochet. There has been no timeline given, but it's going to be a while. But with Abraham saying he will "essentially" need to start his season over, that's a clear sign it's going to be a while.
Remember, teams kick off Spring Training in mid-February and then the season typically starts towards the end of March. That's about a month and a half of build-up before the season even begins. It's June 10 right now, as of writing. For the lefty, he needs to first get back to the point of throwing and then build up.
Hopefully, he's able to return in 2026, but this is the opposite of what every Red Sox fan was likely hoping for. Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick received an MBA at Brandeis University. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Boston Red Sox On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com
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