Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford poses during photo day at the team's training facility during MLB baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald
The Red Sox are already dealing with rotation issues, as Brayan Bello is also behind schedule due to a shoulder injury.
Crawford (knee) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Crawford has been eased into things early on in Red Sox camp as he tries to get past patellar tendon soreness, and it's a good sign that he's been cleared for mound work.
Kutter Crawford, who is in the mix for a multi-inning bullpen role with the Red Sox, is working back from knee soreness.
As they open Grapefruit League play Saturday afternoon against the Rays, the Red Sox are facing the possibility that their starting rotation isn’t close to full strength when the regular season opens in just over a month.
If Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford is unable to go for Opening Day, there's an interesting roster hole to fill. Crawford started 33 games for Boston last season, tying him for the major league lead.
Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford still is dealing with discomfort in the patellar tendon in his right knee, a situation that has plagued him since early last season.It's also a situation