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Associated Press
34 minutes ago
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- Associated Press
Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford's wrist has no structural damage; he'll throw bullpen this weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford's right wrist does not have any structural damage, and he probably will throw a bullpen session this weekend as he tries to prepare for a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Crawford hasn't pitched in a game this year because of patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Red Sox manager Alex Cora had said Monday that the 29-year-old right-hander would start a rehab assignment this week, then said the following day that Crawford felt wrist pain and was going to Boston for an exam. 'He went back for Fort Myers,' Cora said before Friday's series opener at the New York Yankees. 'It's up to him now, as tolerance. No live BP schedule, just a bullpen and we'll know over the weekend.' Crawford said during spring training he hurt his knee while covering first base during his third start last season, on April 10, 2024, against Baltimore. He made 30 more starts and finished 9-16 with a 4.36 ERA, leading the major leagues in losses. Tanner Houck, sidelined since May 12 by a flexor pronator strain of his right elbow, has not made any progress toward throwing off a mound, Cora said. Third baseman Alex Bregman, who strained his right quadriceps on May 23, started a running progression on Thursday at Fenway Park. 'If it's up to him, he'll be playing tonight,' Cora said. 'He has his date on his mind.' Right-hander Liam Hendriks, out since May 27 because of right hip inflammation, doesn't appear close to a return. 'Feeling better, but not great,' Cora said. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Sox's Kutter Crawford inching toward return after latest update
Red Sox's Kutter Crawford inching toward return after latest update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pitching support is coming for the Boston Red Sox. Starting pitcher Kutter Crawford is expected to begin his rehab assignment this week, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. Advertisement Crawford has not yet pitched for the Red Sox this season as he is on the 60-day injured list with patellar tendon soreness in his right knee. His return will be a welcome sight for a struggling Boston squad, which finds itself at 28-32 and in fourth place in the American League East. Crawford had his ups and downs in 2024, leading the Majors in both losses (16) and home runs allowed (34). However, over 33 starts (also good for the most in baseball) and 183 and 2/3 innings, he recorded a 4.36 ERA, a 4.65 FIP, and 175 strikeouts to 51 walks. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (50) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Fluharty-Imagn Images That campaign was not quite up to snuff considering his 2023 totals (4.04 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 135 strikeouts to 36 walks over 129 and 1/3 innings), but he can still add value to this Red Sox rotation. Advertisement However, once Crawford is healthy, there is not necessarily a designated role cut out for him. Garrett Crochet (2.04 ERA, 2.71 FIP) is not going anywhere. Walker Buehler (4.44 ERA, 4.74 FIP), Brayan Bello (3.83 ERA, 5.06 FIP), and Lucas Giolito (4.78 ERA, 4.43 FIP) should all maintain starts, too. Then there is the rookie, Hunter Dobbins, who has impressed so far with a 4.35 ERA, a 3.24 FIP, and 33 strikeouts to nine walks over his first 39 and 1/3 innings. Perhaps manager Alex Cora rolls with a six-man rotation, or Crawford could take on long relief duties. Regardless of Boston's exact strategy, you can never have too many arms. Related: Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Draws Trade Interest Related: Red Sox Make Alex Cora Announcement Before Latest Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
