Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (wrist) will undergo surgery on his right wrist, according to manager Alex Cora, and he is "most likely" to miss the rest of the season. Crawford will end up missing the entire 2025 campaign after initially beginning the regular season on the injured list with a right-knee injury that he began dealing with in the offseason. Once the 29-year-old goes under the knife, the BoSox should have a better idea of how long he'll be out before he's able to resume a throwing progression. The former 16th-round selection in 2017 out of Florida Gulf Coast University made a career-high 33 starts last year and went 9-16 with a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP) and 1.12 WHIP with 175 strikeouts, 51 walks and a league-high 34 home runs allowed in 183 2/3 innings. If he's healthy by spring training next year, Crawford should compete for a rotation spot in Boston.

The Boston Red Sox have shut down starter Kutter Crawford (wrist/knee) after he felt more pain in his injured right wrist, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. The righty will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the issue. This is the second time in the past few weeks that the Red Sox have had to pause Crawford's rehab because of his wrist. He hasn't pitched at all this year after starting the season on the injured list with right-patellar tendinopathy. The 29-year-old made a career-high 33 starts a season ago and posted a 4.36 ERA with 8.58 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 in 183 2/3 innings. Crawford could factor into Boston's rotation this summer if he comes back, but it's up in the air whether he'll be able to pitch at all in 2025.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee/wrist) will throw a bullpen session on Friday, reports Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. He also threw a bullpen on Tuesday, which must have gone smoothly with another one already scheduled. This is good news for the right-hander, who had his rehab paused after experiencing wrist pain while throwing a couple of weeks ago. The original injury that has kept him out all season was right patellar tendinopathy. The 29-year-old will continue to work his way back to hopefully improve on the 4.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP he posted in 2024, although a spot in Boston's rotation may be tough to come by after they acquired Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison to add depth.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee, wrist) wasn't "feeling great," which is why he's back to playing catch instead of throwing bullpen sessions. It's a setback for Crawford, who has yet to pitch in 2025. The 29-year-old made a career-high 33 starts last year, lost a league-high 16 games and allowed a league-high 34 home runs, and then injured his knee in spring training. A wrist injury has given him problems of late, and he doesn't appear to be close to returning from the 60-day injured list. At this point, fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't expect Crawford back until sometime in the second half of the season. When/if Crawford makes it back in 2025, he won't be guaranteed a spot in Boston's starting rotation and might be ticketed for a long-relief role.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Kutter Crawford's (knee, wrist) doesn't have any structural damage with his wrist and has been sent back to Fort Myers, Florida, to throw a bullpen session this weekend and see how he feels. Crawford hasn't pitched all year while rehabbing from right-patellar tendinopathy and then recently had his minor-league rehab assignment paused due to pain in his wrist. The 29-year-old could restart his rehab assignment sometime next week if he gets through his bullpen this weekend feeling good. Based on how slowly things have gone for Crawford in 2025, there's no guarantee that he'll be able to make his season debut before the All-Star break in mid-July. The former 16th-rounder in 2017 out of Florida Gulf Coast University made a career-high 33 starts in 2024 and allowed a league-high 34 homers with a career-low 8.6 K/9 in 183 2/3 innings.

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this coming week. Crawford threw live batting practice on Saturday and did not face any setbacks after the session. The 29-year-old hit the injured list with right patellar tendinopathy on March 27. He was later shifted to the 60-day injured list. Given the time he has missed, fantasy managers should expect Crawford to participate in a lengthy rehab assignment. Last season, Crawford logged 183 2/3 innings to the tune of a 4.36 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. During this stretch, he struck out 175 batters and allowed walks at a strong 6.7% rate. When Crawford is cleared to return, fantasy managers should expect to compete for a role in the starting rotation.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) will throw a three-inning live batting practice session on Thursday. Crawford is still on the mend after suffering from right patellar tendinopathy, but he could be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment if his session on Thursday without a hitch. Because Crawford has not pitched at all during the 2025 season, he should be expected to require a lengthy rehab assignment. Barring a setback with his knee injury, the 29-year-old hurler probably won't be able to make his season debut in Boston's starting rotation until at least the middle of June. Crawford made a career-high 33 starts a year ago and had a league-high 16 losses and allowed a league-high 34 home runs in 183 2/3 innings pitched. He won't be guaranteed a role in Boston's rotation when he's finally ready to return.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) has been transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday. This move shouldn't shock anyone as Crawford still needs at least a month to recover from his knee injury. The Red Sox shifted Crawford to the 60-day IL in order to open up a roster spot for right-hander Nick Burdi on the 40-man roster. The organization is hopeful that Crawford can get on the mound in possibly June or July. Crawford isn't someone that needs to be held onto with his timetable unclear right now.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Thursday that right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) will throw a live batting practice session on Friday. Crawford reported to extended spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., at the end of April as he continues to build up his arm following a knee injury that he suffered in spring training. The 29-year-old appears to be on the verge of starting a minor-league rehab assignment finally, but even so, he probably won't be an option for Boston's starting rotation until either late May or early July, barring a setback. In a career-high 33 starts for the BoSox in 2024 in his fourth year in the majors, Crawford went 9-16 with a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP) and 1.12 WHIP with 175 strikeouts and 51 walks over 183 2/3 innings pitched. He also gave up a league-high 34 home runs. Whenever he makes his 2025 debut, Crawford will be a deep-league fantasy streamer.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) still has not been cleared to face live hitters, according to manager Alex Cora. It's what the Red Sox expected as Crawford continues to recover from right patellar tendinopathy that he started dealing with in spring training. Crawford has thrown off a mound, but without facing live hitters yet, it's clear the 29-year-old hurler won't be making his 2025 season debut in the starting rotation in the month of April. He will most likely need to go on a minor-league rehab outing and make at least three starts before being cleared to come off the injured list. Rehabbing pitchers Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) are much closer to making their season debuts than Crawford at this point. Crawford's career-high workload of 183 2/3 innings over 33 starts in 2024 appears to have taken its toll on his body.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee), who is recovering from right patellar tendinopathy, is significantly behind Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) in his recovery. Crawford is working out in Florida but hasn't faced hitters yet and could be in line for a lengthy absence to begin the season. The 29-year-old also dealt with knee issues in 2024 and could be feeling the effects of career-high workload last year in which he threw 183 2/3 innings over 33 starts in his fourth year in the big leagues. Because he's without a timetable to return and hasn't even started throwing to hitters, it's safe to assume we won't see Crawford back in Boston's starting rotation until at least sometime in May. With Crawford, Bello and Giolito on the IL to begin the year, Richard Fitts and Sean Newcomb started the year in the back end of the rotation in Beantown.

Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald reports that Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) has had no progress regarding baseball activities. Cerullo notes that the righty is feeling better but still "not doing much." Crawford has been sidelined for much of spring training due to nagging patellar tendon soreness, and he could spend more time than required during his 15-day IL stint. The news comes at an inopportune time, as manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that teammate Brayan Bello (shoulder) won't be ready for opening day. Additionally, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) was forced from his Tuesday outing against the Philadelphia Phillies with a hamstring issue, though it's thought to be minor. Crawford was a durable asset for the Bo Sox in 2024 (33 starts), but he'll have some work to do before he toes the rubber in 2025.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) will open the season on the injured list. The 28-year-old is dealing with patellar tendon soreness. This injury popped up sometime during the offseason and will now keep him sidelined for the start of the regular season. The Red Sox could also be without starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder), who is still behind schedule. As a result, this will open up a spot in the rotation for Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester or Cooper Criswell. Last season, Crawford logged 183 2/3 innings (33 starts) with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. He tallied 175 punchouts and held a solid 6.7 percent walk rate. He generated a 3.86 xERA and a .224 xBA, which suggests that he should see some positive regression when he returns to the bump. When cleared for action, Crawford will carry value as a depth starting pitcher in standard leagues.

The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that the Boston Red Sox don't see right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) being ready for Opening Day in late March. The good news for the Red Sox is that they do believe right-handers Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Lucas Giolito (elbow) will be ready based on their schedules early in spring training. Crawford, 28, will now be much less attractive as pitching depth in deep-mixed leagues due to patellar-tendon soreness that he's been dealing with early in camp. If he cannot make significant progress soon, Crawford will likely open the 2025 regular season on the 15-day injured list. The former 16th-round pick in 2017 out of Florida Gulf Coast University admitted to being gassed down the stretch last year after making a league-high 33 starts and throwing a career-high 183 2/3 innings. Crawford finished with a 4.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 175 K's but also a league-high 34 homers allowed.

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) may not be ready for Opening Day. The right-hander has been battling patellar tendon soreness. He recently completed a bullpen session on Friday but is still behind schedule. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp, but he may face an uphill battle to ramp up in time for Opening Day. This injury popped up sometime in the offseason. When healthy, Crawford is expected to operate in the back half of the starting rotation. If the 28-year-old were to miss time early in the campaign, Cooper Criswell or Richard Fitts could be given starting opportunities. Last season, Crawford held a 4.36 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 183 2/3 innings of work.

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) is throwing a bullpen session at camp on Friday as he manages a bit of knee soreness this spring. Crawford is a bit behind Boston's other pitchers while managing some patellar-tendon soreness in his knee, but as long as he doesn't have any kind of setback, he has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day at the end of March. The 28-year-old had a league-high 16 losses in his fourth season with the Red Sox last year and also posted a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP), 1.12 WHIP and 175:51 K:BB in 183 2/3 innings over his 33 starts. Crawford also led baseball by allowing 34 home runs. The career-high workload probably led to his career-high 36.3% hard-hit rate and regression in strikeout rate (23.1%). If he's healthy, he'll be in the starting rotation and will be a depth arm in deeper fantasy formats.

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (knee) is dealing with knee soreness. Crawford noted that he first injured this knee during his third start of last season but was able to play through it. However, this was a reason why his velocity dipped at times. His knee has improved over the winter, but he recently faced a setback. McCaffrey noted that he has not ruled out surgery but is working on strengthening his knee first. Last season, the 28-year-old posted a 4.36 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 183 2/3 innings. He struck out 175 batters and held a strong 6.8 percent walk rate. If Crawford can overcome this setback, fantasy managers should expect him to slot in the starting rotation.

Mass Live's Christ Cotillo reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (knee) is a bit behind the other pitchers in spring training due to patellar-tendon soreness in his knee. However, Crawford is not being ruled out for Opening Day in late March. The 28-year-old might not pitch in Grapefruit League games right away as a result, but as long as he doesn't have any sort of setback moving forward, he should be part of Boston's Opening Day starting rotation. The former 16th-round pick in 2017 out of Florida Gulf Coast University lost a league-high 16 games in 2024 while also posting a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, a career-high 175 strikeouts and 51 walks in 183 2/3 innings over a league-high 33 starts. He took a step back in strikeout rate and hard-hit rate, which may have been the result of his elevated workload. If he can limit home runs -- he surrendered a league-high 34 -- Crawford could take a step forward as deep-league rotation depth.

Right-hander Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox settled on a one-year, $2.75 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration. In his fourth year with Boston in 2024, Crawford made a career-high 33 starts (183 2/3 innings ) and went 9-16 (most losses in the league) with a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, 175 strikeouts, 51 walks and a league-high 34 home runs allowed. The 28-year-old was an innings-eater for the Red Sox last year but struggled with a career-high workload. His strikeout percentage (23.1 percent) and hard-hit rate (36.3%) regressed last year with more innings under his belt. The BoSox added left-hander Garrett Crochet and right-hander Walker Buehler to their starting rotation this offseason, so there's no guarantee Crawford will open 2025 in the rotation in Beantown. At worst, though, he could be a valuable swingman for Boston's pitching staff.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford tossed seven shutout frames on Saturday en route to earning his sixth victory of the campaign. He allowed just two hits and one free pass. He struck out four. This was his sixth consecutive quality start, as the 28-year-old has been on quite an impressive run as of late. In his previous start, he struck out seven across six frames of one-run ball. Through 112 innings this season, Crawford is on pace to have the best season of his career with a 3.04 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 29:110 BB:K ratio. The right-hander remains a solid starting pitcher going forward in all formats, as he should continue to provide solid ratios in the second half of the summer.