Red Sox Add Garrett Crochet to Wild Card Roster Amidst Long Absence
The Red Sox have added pitcher Garrett Crochet to their American League Wild Card roster for the series against the New York Yankees, despite his 157-day absence from pitching and only two recent live batting practice sessions.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 29, 2026 — The Boston Red Sox organization has made a roster move, adding pitcher Garrett Crochet to their American League Wild Card roster. This decision comes as the team prepares for a series against the New York Yankees.
Crochet’s inclusion on the roster is notable given his extended period away from active pitching. He has been absent from the mound for 157 days. His recent preparation for a return has included only two live batting practice sessions.
The details surrounding the specific timeline of Crochet’s injury or recovery process and the exact nature of his readiness for competition were not provided in the available information. The club has not disclosed the specific criteria used for his activation to the Wild Card roster.
The Red Sox organization has not offered further comment on Crochet’s current physical condition or his projected role on the team beyond his addition to the roster for the series against the Yankees.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Smith on www.masslive.com, see more information here.
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