Garrett Crochet placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation

13 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 29

The Boston Red Sox moved Crochet, 26, to the IL before Wednesday's game in Toronto, recalling Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester. The move follows Crochet reporting shoulder fatigue after his last start.
Crochet, a two-time All-Star with a 6.30 ERA over six starts this season, expects to return when eligible. The Red Sox, last in the AL East, have not named his replacement for Friday's rotation spot.
Crochet joins Sonny Gray on the IL, deepening Boston's pitching woes. He signed a six-year, $170 million contract in March after an 18-5, 2.59 ERA season and runner-up finish for the AL Cy Young Award.

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