# Garrett Crochet Injury Update for Red Sox

> Garrett Crochet's bullpen return boosts Red Sox playoff hopes.
- Title: Garrett Crochet Injury Update for Red Sox | Shortify
- Summary: Garrett Crochet's bullpen return boosts Red Sox playoff hopes. Garrett Crochet's bullpen return could help Red Sox playoff push with 30 pitches and…
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- Source: Boston Red Sox On SI — https://si.com/mlb/red-sox/onsi/what-garrett-crochet-injury-update-means-for-red-sox-pat3
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:48:54+00:00
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- Topics: garrett crochet, boston red sox, playoff push, bullpen, triple-a, 2026 season, wild card round, sports
## Garrett Crochet's Injury Status
Garrett Crochet hasn't pitched in a big league game since April 25, 2026.
## Recent Bullpen Session
Crochet threw a two-inning, 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, his heaviest workload so far.
## Up-and-Down Simulation
Crochet completed an up-and-down simulation, a game action simulation, after his last bullpen session.
## Next Step for Crochet
Crochet will rest for a couple of days before potentially facing live batters in the Wild Card round.
## Playoff Timeline
The Red Sox begin Wild Card round series on September 29, 2026, 13 days from now.
## Bullpen Role Potential
Crochet may return to a bullpen role before the 2026 season ends, not as a starter.
## Current Status
Crochet won't pitch in Triple-A before Worcester's season ends, as reported by The Boston Globe.
## Key takeaway

Garrett Crochet's bullpen return could help Red Sox playoff push with 30 pitches and up-and-down simulation.