Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet sidelined on 60‑day IL with aggravated lat strain

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet was placed on the 60‑day injured list on June 5 after his lat strain proved “a lot worse than what we thought,” according to the pitcher. He clarified that his injury also involves his shoulder capsule, making a return before the All‑Star break “unrealistic.” Crochet has not pitched since late April and is expected to miss at least another month of action.

His absence comes as the Red Sox struggle with a 27‑39 record, sitting last in the AL East and facing offensive deficiencies. The prolonged injury hampers the team’s rotation and dampens any remaining Cy Young aspirations for Crochet, while Boston approaches the trade‑deadline with a losing record.