Garrett Crochet Faces a Longer Road to Recovery

The Boston Red Sox pitcher has been off the field since late April, leaving fans to wonder when he'll return. In a candid interview with Heavy Sports, Crochet explained why his healing has taken longer than the team originally anticipated.

Rehab Progress

• Rehab Milestone: After moving up in rehab, he hit a new setback with a lat strain that pushed progress back.
• Throwing Drills: He tried to resume throwing drills after about ten or twelve days, then paused a couple of weeks ago to focus on strengthening his rotator cuff instead of rushing back.
• Over‑extension: Crochet feels he may have spread himself too thin by juggling multiple rehab goals at once. The shoulder’s capsule isn’t something you can force to heal like a muscle; it requires careful, gradual work and patience.

Recovery Plan

Crochet outlines a clear strategy:

1. Let the shoulder heal while building strength in surrounding muscles.
2. No quick fix: “It’s not a quick fix,” he told reporters, noting that there isn’t a set timeline for how long it will take.
3. Return date: When asked about a specific return date, Crochet admitted he still needs at least another month before he can start throwing again. The training staff will decide when it’s safe, but he feels he is moving in the right direction.

Personal Time

The injured list has given him a chance to spend more moments at home, especially after welcoming his daughter earlier this year.

Mental Preparation

To stay mentally ready for the next step, he maintains a daily conversation with himself about progress and patience. Even though he can’t throw right now, he believes each day brings him closer to being ready.