BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox inked their ace pitcher for the foreseeable future, according to reports.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the Sox and left-hander Garrett Crochet are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension. The deal reportedly starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030.
BREAKING: Left-hander Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030. By far the largest deal ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 1, 2025
Crochet was brought over to Boston in a trade with the Chicago White Sox in December 2024.
The 26-year-old Crochet was the Sox opening day starter against the Texas Rangers, giving up 2 earned runs in 5 innings of work, coupled with 4 strikeouts.
The lefty was an all-star for Chicago during the 2024 season.
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