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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Garrett Crochet, 26-year-old Red Sox ace, was placed on the injured list on April 29 with left shoulder inflammation. After nearly three weeks of recovery, he completed his first 20-pitch bullpen session off the mound on May 13. The injury was attributed to bad mechanics that compromised his shoulder. Crochet is progressing through rehabilitation with plans for a two-inning side session and live batting practice before returning. He hopes to avoid a minor league rehab assignment and return directly to the majors. Manager Chad Tracy indicated his return is "not imminent," though Crochet is taking a measured, cautious approach prioritizing full health over speed of return. Prior to injury, Crochet had pitched six scoreless innings against Baltimore but struggled with fastball velocity issues dating back to spring training.
Strengths
- + Completed first mound session (20 pitches) without setbacks
- + Progressive rehabilitation plan in place
- + Confident in ability to contribute upon return
- + Willing to take measured approach rather than rush back
- + Catch distance extended past 100 feet
- + No reported setbacks during recovery
- + Determined to skip rehab assignment and return to majors directly
Weaknesses
- - Recovery taking longer than initially expected
- - Mechanical issues contributed to shoulder injury
- - Fastball velocity struggles dating back to spring training
- - Return timeline remains uncertain and 'not imminent'
- - Missed nearly three weeks already
- - Strength numbers still need to reach target levels
- - Uncertainty about whether rehab assignment will be required
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Left shoulder inflammation caused by mechanical issues; requires continued strengthening and intensity progression before return to competition
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Garrett Crochet is a sp for the Boston Red Sox.
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