Kutter Crawford - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Likely out for season The Red Sox haven't provided any recent updates on the status for Crawford (forearm), who is expected to remain on the injured list for the rest of the season, Jen McCaffrey of The...

Impact The Red Sox announced around the All-Star break that Crawford had resumed playing catch at a distance of approximately 100 feet, but news has been scarce on the right-hander ever since. After his 2025 season came to an early end due to right wrist surgery, Crawford was further setback in the spring by a bout with the flu. He opened the season on the injured list and appeared to be in line for a brief absence, but he was pulled off a rehab assignment in mid-April after experiencing right flexor irritation. Crawford then hit another snag in his recovery in early June, when interim manager Chad Tracy revealed that the 30-year-old experienced renewed tightness in his forearm. Though Crawford is under club control through 2028, he could be a non-tender candidate this winter after having essentially two straight seasons lost to injury.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Working out in Florida The Red Sox announced June 29 that Crawford (forearm) has been throwing plyometric balls during workouts at the team's spring training facility in Florida, MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford was expected to be in store for an abbreviated stint on the shelf to begin the season while completing his recovery from the wrist surgery he underwent last July, but he experienced forearm tightness coming out of his lone rehab start April 11 with Triple-A Worcester and has struggled to bounce back. While the fact that he's not shut down from activity entirely is promising, Crawford will still need to complete an extended throwing progression followed by a lengthy rehab assignment before he factors into the Red Sox's pitching plans. Given the multiple hurdles he still needs to clear, Crawford is unlikely to return from the 60-day injured list until August or September.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Managing forearm tightness Interim manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that Crawford (elbow) is dealing with moderate tightness in his right forearm, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Crawford initially landed on the injured list at the start of the regular season after undergoing wrist surgery last July, but he's now had multiple setbacks with his forearm while ramping up his rehab. The Red Sox will pull back on the intensity of his recovery program following his latest flare-up, and he remains without a firm return timeline.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Red Sox transferred Crawford (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tayron Guerrero. Crawford has been out all season, first while he recovered from wrist surgery and then after he had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in mid-April with forearm soreness. It's unclear whether the righty has resumed a throwing program.

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No structural damage in elbow Crawford has been diagnosed with inflammation in his right elbow following an MRI, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Crawford had to be pulled off his rehab assignment when he developed soreness in his pitching arm during his first rehab outing. He has managed to avoid structural damage, however, and hopes to resume throwing "soon" after a brief shutdown period. Crawford hasn't pitched at the major-league level since 2024 because of injury.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Update expected Sunday Crawford's (forearm) status is expected to be updated Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Crawford underwent an MRI late this week after dealing with soreness in his forearm during a rehab assignment. He's still awaiting his doctor's assessment, but it sounds as if a follow-up is scheduled for Sunday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo further testing Manager Alex Cora said Friday that Crawford (wrist/forearm) will likely require an MRI on his injured forearm, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Cora initially said Crawford probably wouldn't require imaging, but Crawford is still feeling sore after he was pulled off his rehab assignment Wednesday. The right-hander missed the entirety of the 2025 season with a right wrist injury that required surgery.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Dealing with sore forearm Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Crawford (wrist) was pulled off his rehab assignment due to forearm soreness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact The right-hander is working his way back from the wrist surgery he underwent last summer, but that progression will be paused for a bit. Cora said that Crawford won't require an MRI, so there doesn't appear to be much concern for the forearm issue. He could resume his rehab assignment sometime next week.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled off rehab assignment The Red Sox have pulled Crawford (wrist) off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Crawford made one start for Worcester, permitting five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over three innings. He's working his way back from right wrist surgery which he had last summer, though it's unclear at this point whether the setback is related to that or something else. The Red Sox should have more on Crawford's status soon.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Crawford (wrist) allowed five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Impact Crawford began a rehab assignment with notable rust, but it wasn't all bad for the right-hander. He gave up three home runs, but was around the zone (43 strikes among 60 pitches). The Red Sox are expected to use up all the rehab time available to evaluate Crawford, who last pitched in 2024, before making a decision as to his next step.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on rehab assignment Crawford (wrist) is on track to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester this weekend, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Crawford is set to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, and as long as he gets through that without any setbacks, he'll be cleared to take the ball for the WooSox. It would be the first time Crawford has pitched in a game since he underwent right wrist surgery last summer. The righty will need a few rehab outings, and he could remain with Worcester rather than rejoin the Red Sox after the rehab assignment is over.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab start Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Crawford (wrist) is expected to make his first minor-league rehab start in about two weeks, MLB.com reports.

Impact Per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Crawford threw four innings in a simulated game Monday at the Red Sox's spring training facility, but the right-hander looks like he'll continue to build up in Florida a little while longer before joining an affiliate. Meanwhile, fellow rehabbing pitcher Patrick Sandoval (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Portland, and he would appear to be on track to beat Crawford back from the 15-day injured list. The Red Sox don't have room in the big-league rotation for either pitcher at the moment, so Crawford -- who has two minor-league options remaining -- could be assigned to Triple-A Worcester once he completes his rehab assignment and gets activated from the IL.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for 15-day IL The Red Sox placed Crawford (wrist) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Crawford didn't make any appearances in the Grapefruit League while completing his recovery from the right wrist surgery he underwent last July. However, the right-hander was able to cover a few innings in a minor-league spring training game earlier this week, so he could be ready to head out on an extended rehab assignment shortly after the minor-league season gets underway. Crawford isn't expected to be ready to return from the IL until late April or early May, and it's not clear if he'll be in line for a spot in the Boston rotation once he gets activated.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Injury Update: Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval IL fates, Triston Casas The Boston Red Sox reported to spring training with very few surprise injuries, so the players they expected to arrive to camp hurt have tak...

MARCH 23 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Will throw Monday Crawford (wrist) will throw three innings in a minor league game at Fort Myers on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford has been throwing live batting practice during spring training but never appeared in a game. Another of Boston's injured starters will throw Monday, as Patrick Sandoval (elbow) is expected to three innings in a minor league game.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Throwing live batting practice Crawford (wrist/illness) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact It will be the first time the right-hander has faced hitters since he suffered a wrist injury last summer that required surgery. Crawford has bee brought along slowly in Red Sox camp because of the recovery from wrist surgery and also a bout with the flu. He appears likely to begin the season on the injured list, though the Red Sox have not confirmed as much yet.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin season on injured list Crawford (wrist/illness) could begin the season on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Crawford is behind other pitchers in Red Sox camp following last year's right wrist surgery and also a recent bout with the flu. He's throwing off the mound, but with several other candidates to fill the last spot in their rotation, the Red Sox could choose to slow-play Crawford after he missed the entire 2025 campaign. Crawford made 33 starts for Boston in 2024, posting a 4.36 ERA and 175:51 K:BB over 183.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Pitcher Kutter Crawford Gives Positive Injury Update Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford gave a positive update on his injury status on Saturday.

JANUARY 10 • NESN.COM

Throws off mound Crawford (wrist) threw off a mound Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Crawford sat out the entire 2025 season while recovering from both a knee injury and surgery on his wrist. Friday marked the first time he's worked off a mound since going under the knife in July. The 29-year-old righty said Saturday that he is now fully healthy but is a bit behind schedule compared to his typical offseason progression, which may impact his chances of making the Red Sox's rotation immediately out of spring training.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford inks 1-year deal with Red Sox to avoid arbitration BOSTON -- With Thursday’s deadline looming for clubs to exchange figures with all arbitration-eligible players, the Red Sox avoided that pro...

JANUARY 6 • MLB.COM

Right-hander Kutter Crawford and Red Sox agree to $2.75 million, 1-year deal, avoid arbitration

Right-hander Kutter Crawford, who missed all of last season with knee and wrist injuries, avoided arbitration with the Boston Red Sox when he agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year co...

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

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