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Garrett Crochet Out After Aug. 23, $15 M Option Triggers

7/23/2026

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Garrett Crochet will miss games after August 23 on the injured list.
He has not pitched since April because of shoulder inflammation and halted plyometric work as trainers focus on rotator-cuff.
Analysts say he needs six weeks of ramp-up after clearance, making a September return and a playoff debut possible.
His $170 million contract includes a clause that triggers a $15 million option for 2032 when he reaches 120 injured-list days on August 23.

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Garrett Crochet will miss games after August 23 on the injured list.
He has not pitched since April because of shoulder inflammation and halted plyometric work as trainers focus on rotator-cuff.
Analysts say he needs six weeks of ramp-up after clearance, making a September return and a playoff debut possible.
His $170 million contract includes a clause that triggers a $15 million option for 2032 when he reaches 120 injured-list days on August 23.