Garrett Crochet Set for Live Batting Practice at Fenway

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet is scheduled to throw live batting practice from the mound at Fenway Park on Tuesday. The session follows his return from inflammation in his pitching shoulder and marks the first on-field activity since being placed on the injured list.

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Crochet entered the 2024 season on a six-year, $170 million contract. After a strong 2023 debut (18-5 record, 2.59 ERA), he posted a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA before being sidelined with shoulder inflammation on April 29. He previously endured his worst career start on April 13, surrendering 11 runs and recording only five outs against the Minnesota Twins.

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• Garrett Crochet – Red Sox ace left-handed pitcher.

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• Chad Tracy – Interim manager of the Boston Red Sox.

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• Boston Red Sox – Major League Baseball franchise.

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• April 13 – 11-run outing vs. Twins (career-worst start).

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• April 29 – Placed on the injured list for shoulder inflammation.

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• Early May – Completed four side sessions, including a bullpen appearance before the loss to Minnesota.

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• Upcoming Tuesday – Scheduled live batting practice at Fenway.

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• Pre-injury record: 3-3, 6.30 ERA.

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• 2023 season: 18-5, 2.59 ERA.

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• Contract: $170 million over six years.

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Crochet is a central figure in Boston’s starting rotation. Demonstrating readiness through live batting practice signals progress toward full game participation, which could stabilize the pitching staff and influence the team’s competitive outlook for the remainder of the season.

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Interim manager Chad Tracy said the club is “on track for a live BP on Tuesday,” indicating confidence in Crochet’s recovery timeline. Crochet himself reported feeling “good” and “confident in the throw,” adding that his mechanics are solid while emphasizing that his focus remains solely on his rehabilitation.

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No dissenting viewpoints or criticism were presented in the available sources.

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The sources are consistent regarding Crochet’s status. Missing details include the exact calendar date of the batting practice and any specific medical milestones required before a return to regular pitching duties.

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• “I think right now we're on track for a live BP on Tuesday,” — Chad Tracy, Interim Manager, Boston Red Sox

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• “Feeling good, feeling confident in the throw,” — Garrett Crochet, Pitcher, Boston Red Sox

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• “Mechanics are in a good spot.” — Garrett Crochet, Pitcher, Boston Red Sox

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• “Mechanics are in a good spot. That's kind of the sucky part of all this, is that's all I have to focus on right now.” — Garrett Crochet, Pitcher, Boston Red Sox

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Crochet will conduct the live batting practice on Tuesday. Subsequent evaluation of his shoulder and performance in the session will determine the timeline for his potential return to regular game action.

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