Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet suffers lat injury setback

Left‑handed Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet has been sidelined again after experiencing tightness in his lat muscles during a recent throwing session. The team halted his throwing progression and cancelled a live batting‑practice scheduled for Tuesday while he undergoes imaging, including an MRI, to rule out structural damage.

Crochet, who entered the 2026 season after a six‑year, $170 million extension, had been making steady rehab progress following a shoulder inflammation that placed him on the 15‑day injured list in April. The latest setback pushes back any realistic return, with estimates now pointing to early July rather than late May. His absence extends an already lengthy rotation strain for a Red Sox club that sits at the bottom of the American League East, with other starters such as Johan Oviedo, Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford also on the injured list.

The injury adds pressure on Boston’s management as the team evaluates options at the trade deadline and seeks to improve a disappointing start to the season.