Red Sox Add Garrett Crochet to 26-Man Wild Card Roster as Yankees Series Opens
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Updated · MLB.com · Sep 29
Red Sox Add Garrett Crochet to 26-Man Wild Card Roster as Yankees Series Opens
3 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Sep 29
Summary
Garrett Crochet returned from a five-month absence on Boston’s 26-man AL Wild Card roster and is set to work one- or two-inning bullpen stints against the Yankees.
A 12-pitcher, 14-position-player split reflected uncertainty over how often Crochet can be used after not rebuilding a starter’s pitch count.
Two injured right-handed setup men — Tyron Guerrero and Justin Slaten — also pushed Boston toward a lefty-heavy staff, with Crochet one of seven left-handers.
Nate Eaton stayed on as the club’s speed option and defensive outfielder, while Triple-A runner Braiden Ward, who stole 61 bases, was left off the roster.