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The Boston Red Sox just got Sonny Gray back from the injured list earlier this week, but they’re still without their ace, Garrett Crochet.
Crochet’s been on the 15-day injured list since April 26 with left shoulder inflammation. Before Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told Alex Speier of The Boston Globe that Crochet is throwing on flat ground at 60 feet as he continues to build back up.
While Crochet appears to be trending in the right direction, it sounds like Ranger Suarez is as well. Suarez left his most recent start on May 3 with right hamstring tightness.
The Red Sox are still unsure if Ranger Suarez will make his next start, but Chad Tracy says he’s “progressing,” – via @alexspeier.
Garrett Crochet is also throwing on flat ground at 60 feet, as he continues to build back up. pic.twitter.com/J1gr7CHZpo
— Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) May 7, 2026
It’s still unclear if he will make his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Rays. However, Tracy noted that Suarez is “progressing.”
If that’s the case, Suarez will hopefully be able to avoid an IL stint, even if he’s unable to pitch on Saturday.
Boston lost Roman Anthony to the 15-day injured list on Thursday, dealing a significant blow to its lineup. However, its rotation, which has been shorthanded lately, could be back to full strength soon if Crochet and Suarez don’t suffer any setbacks.
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