Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...
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- Garrett Crochet placed on the 15‑day IL with left‑shoulder inflammation, ending a start marked by a 6.30 ERA over six games and a 10‑run loss to Minnesota.
- Nate Eaton was recalled from Triple‑A Worcester to replace Crochet on the roster.
- Craig Breslow and the Sox medical staff approved the IL move after a conversation with Crochet, who felt “fatigue” in his shoulder during his recent Orioles start.
- Red Sox fell to a 12‑18 record, sitting last in the AL East, and have yet to name a replacement for Crochet’s next rotation turn.
- Alex Cora was fired as manager later that day, adding further turmoil to the struggling club.
- Garrett Crochet signed a six‑year, $170 million contract in March 2025 after an 18‑5, 2.59 ERA season that earned him the AL Cy Young runner‑up.
Why it matters: The Red Sox lose a top‑tier starter for two weeks, hurting a rotation already at 12‑18; the $170 M contract heightens pressure to win, while the IL opens a roster spot for Nate Eaton.
