Red Sox Pitcher Crochet Struggles in Latest Start

Manager Cora says Crochet is healthy despite poor outing against Twins

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:29am

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet had a rough outing against the Minnesota Twins, giving up 10 earned runs. Despite the poor performance, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated that Crochet is healthy and the team is not concerned about any injuries.

Why it matters

Crochet is one of the Red Sox's top pitchers, so his struggles are noteworthy. The team will need him to bounce back and return to his usual dominant form if they hope to contend in the AL East.

The details

In the start against the Twins, Crochet was unable to get through the 5th inning, allowing 10 earned runs on a number of hits and walks. This was a surprising result given Crochet's track record as one of the best young pitchers in baseball.

  • Crochet's start against the Twins occurred on April 14, 2026.

The players

Garrett Crochet

A left-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who is considered one of the top young pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Alex Cora

The manager of the Boston Red Sox.

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What they’re saying

“He's healthy, so that's the most important thing.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

What’s next

The Red Sox will look for Crochet to bounce back in his next scheduled start, which is expected to be on April 19th against the New York Yankees.

The takeaway

While Crochet's poor outing against the Twins was concerning, the Red Sox are not worried about any underlying injury issues. The team will need him to regain his dominant form if they hope to compete in the tough AL East division.