Craig Breslow rains on Red Sox fans’ Opening Day parade with Garrett Crochet update
The Red Sox front office says not to expect an extension with Garrett Crochet.
When the Chicago White Sox first dangled Garrett Crochet as a premium trade piece last summer, one of the first things the young strikeout artist did was demand an extension from whatever team would hypothetically trade for him. It was quite the unexpected twist in what was about to be one of the biggest trade sweepstakes of the year.
The 2024 trade deadline passed and the White Sox held onto their budding ace. But over the winter, the White Sox received an offer they couldn’t turn down, and Crochet swapped out his white socks for red ones. Crochet’s presence in the Red Sox rotation offers his new team much-needed peace of mind, something their pitching staff sorely lacked last season.
However, it remains unclear for how long. The latest update from Red Sox GM Craig Breslow is not encouraging for Boston’s long-term outlook.
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Red Sox extension talks with Garrett Crochet are on hold for the season
According to Craig Breslow, Red Sox fans should not expect an extension with Crochet this season. Breslow had this to say ahead of the team’s Opening Day matchup with the Texas Rangers, as reported by Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo:
