Crawford's Bullpen Session: Red Sox's Key Pitcher's Progress

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Red Sox fans got some good news on pitcher Cutter Crawford ahead of tonight's match-up with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old, sideline by a wrist injury, plans to throw a bullpen session tomorrow. If that goes smooth, he'll kick off rehab with a start at Worcester this weekend. Crawford has a scene major league action since 2024. He sat out all of 2025 and hasn't pitched yet in 2026. No major hitches and he could rejoin Boston pretty quick. His track record shows mostly starts, 69 out of 86 big league games. Last year he led the league with 33 starts, logging 183.2 innings and 175 strikeouts. Sure, his 4.36 ERA and 34 homers allowed Worcester but he ate innings. Those eyeing him for a key spot this season, whether starting or relieving, he's got experience both ways. Red Sox aiming to contend in 2026 and Crawford fits right in.

1:04Tonight's game tips at 6.45 pm Eastern, so eyes on that while we track his progress closely.