Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Ranks Surprisingly High In Boston History

The Red Sox clearly like what they've seen from Crochet...

Feb 28, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Boston Red Sox finally got a deal done with Garrett Crochet on Monday night after months of rumors.

It has been talked about pretty much since Crochet's blockbuster trade that Boston wanted to get a contract extension done. After months of chatter, the Red Sox finally got a deal done on Monday by locking Crochet up with a six-year, $170 million extension, as shared by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

"Breaking: Left-hander Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN," Passan said. "The deal starts in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030. By far the largest deal ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service...

"Garrett Crochet's $170 million deal with the Red Sox does not include any deferred money, per sources. The previous record for a 4+ player was Jacob deGrom's five-year, $137.5 million deal, which included an opt-out after the fourth season. Crochet can opt out at 31 years old."

Crochet's deal is now the third-largest in Red Sox history by total reported value. Rafael Devers' $331 million deal and David Price's $217 million pact are the only two with a higher overall value in team history.

The 25-year-old lefty has made just one start in a regular season game with the Red Sox but he already has cemented himself at least in the team's financial history books. Hopefully, that leads to on-field success.

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