BREAKING: Red Sox Announce Another Huge Deal For Veteran All Sar

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed ace Garrett Crochet to a six-year contract extension worth $170 million, the team announced Tuesday. The deal, which begins in 2026, includes a player opt-out after the 2030 season—Crochet’s age-31 campaign—and contains no deferred money. It marks the largest contract ever given to a pitcher with between four and five years of MLB service time.

Boston acquired the 25-year-old Crochet in a five-player trade with the Chicago White Sox last December, following his breakout 2024 season. In his first year as a full-time starter, he posted a 3.58 ERA, a stellar 2.23 FIP, and recorded 209 strikeouts with just 33 unintentional walks over 146 innings, earning his first All-Star selection. Before transitioning to the rotation, Crochet had worked exclusively as a reliever since being drafted 11th overall by the White Sox in 2020 out of Tennessee.

Despite concerns about his limited track record as a starter and past injury issues, Boston is betting on Crochet’s elite velocity and dominant stuff. The extension secures at least four free-agent years, as he was originally set to hit the market after 2026.

Crochet is expected to be a key figure in the Red Sox rotation as the team moves beyond its rebuilding phase. With a mix of established players, young talent, and financial flexibility, Boston is positioning itself for long-term contention. The front office is also reportedly in talks with rising star Kristian Campbell about a potential long-term contract.