Red Sox place Garrett Crochet on 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation

The Boston Red Sox announced that pitcher Garrett Crochet has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder, sidelining him after a rocky start to the 2026 season.

Crochet is headed to the IL, and a timetable for his return is under consideration. No specific return date has been announced, and team medical staff will monitor his recovery as they evaluate next steps for his role on the pitching staff.