Red Sox gain contract control over Garrett Crochet after injured list milestone

Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox has spent 120 consecutive days on the injured list due to a left arm injury, activating a provision in his contract. As a result, Boston has voided Crochet's opt-out clause for 2030, extending their control over him for an additional year until 2032 at a reduced salary. Crochet originally signed a six-year, $170 million extension, with an average salary of approximately $28 million annually from 2027 to 2031. The Red Sox could retain Crochet for $15 million in 2032 if he returns to form. He has been sidelined since April after posting a 6.30 ERA this season, a drop from his performance last year.

• 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Garrett Crochet’s contract partially voided as Red Sox gain advantage due to IL stint provision