JUNE 13, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
KUTTER CRAWFORD
With Nate Eovaldi added to injured list, Kutter Crawford answered the call and delivered for the Red Sox - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old righthander, who found out he was starting vs. the Mariners Sunday via a 7:30 a.m. text message, retired eight of the first...
Making spot start vs. Mariners Crawford was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and will start Sunday's game against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact He most recently gave up three earned runs while striking out four over 3.1 innings at Triple-A on June 5. Crawford hasn't gone more than four innings in any outing in the majors or minors this season, so this should essentially amount to a bullpen game for Boston.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in minors Crawford hit a batter and struck out two over four scoreless innings in his first start at Triple-A Worcester last Thursday.
Impact Crawford is a starter by trade, but he won a spot as a reliever on Boston's expanded April roster. There were rough outings in the majors, which can be partially traced to working sporadically out of the bullpen, a role in which the right-hander is not accustomed. He was scheduled to throw only three innings Thursday, but Crawford was so efficient he went back out for another frame.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boston Red Sox roster moves: Rich Hill reinstated, Kutter Crawford optioned to Worcester, Jaylin Davis DFA'd The Red Sox reinstated Rich Hill from the COVID IL. He will start Saturday vs. the Rangers. Jaylin Davis was designated for assignment.
MAY 14, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Sent to minors Crawford was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Impact Crawford made eight relief appearances for the Red Sox after making the team's Opening Day roster this year, but he sputtered to an 8.44 ERA and 2.16 WHIP in 10.2 innings. He'll head to the minors after Rich Hill (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back from restricted list Crawford (personal) was activated from the restricted list Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Crawford was unable to travel for the four games in Toronto this week due to his status as an unvaccinated individual, and he'll rejoin the active roster as expected Friday. The 26-year-old has worked in low leverage early in the season for Boston and has given up seven earned runs with a 11:6 K:BB over seven innings.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on restricted list The Red Sox officially placed Crawford (personal) on the restricted list Monday.
Impact As was expected after Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reported earlier Monday that Crawford didn't make the trip to Toronto, the 26-year-old right-hander will go on the restricted list since he's unvaccinated and therefore ineligible to cross the Canadian border. The Red Sox brought up right-hander John Schreiber from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move to serve as bullpen depth while Crawford is unavailable for the four-game series with the Blue Jays.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Headed for restricted list The Red Sox are expected to place Crawford on the restricted list Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Crawford didn't travel with the team to Toronto on Monday, presumably due to his status as an unvaccinated player who is thus ineligible to enter Canada. The 26-year-old will be eligible to return to the team when the Red Sox take on the Orioles on Friday. In seven innings this season, Crawford has surrendered seven runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out 11 batters.
APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kutter Crawford not with Red Sox in Toronto, expected to go on COVID restricted list - The Boston Globe By Canadian law, players who are unvaccinated are not allowed to cross the border for the series.
APRIL 25, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Rocked again Crawford allowed four runs on two hits and five walks while striking out two over 1.2 innings in Monday's 8-3 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Crawford was knocked around by an opponent for the second consecutive outing. He's allowed a total of seven runs on five hits, six walks and a wild pitch in his two appearances so far. A surprise addition to the Opening Day roster, the right-handed Crawford has pitched to a 15.75 ERA and 4.00 WHIP over four appearances.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kutter Crawford Reflects On Earning First MLB Win In Red Sox-Yankees Kutter Crawford opened up about his first big league win after the Boston Red Sox avoided a sweep and beat the New York Yankees on Sunday.
APRIL 11, 2022 • NESN.COM
First career win Crawford (1-1) got the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory against the Yankees, allowing four hits with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings.
Impact Crawford took over a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning and fell in line for the win after a Bobby Dalbec home run in the top of the sixth. It's encouraging to see manager Alex Cora entrust important innings to the unproven 26-year-old, though he's still in the prove-it stage.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charged with Opening Day loss Crawford (0-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit while failing to record an out as he was charged with the loss in Friday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Matt Barnes (back) was unavailable Friday, so Crawford entered Friday's matchup in the bottom of the 11th inning. He threw just three pitches, and Josh Donaldson drove in Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who began the inning on second base. Crawford has now been charged with losses in each of his first two major-league appearances, and he'll likely be used mainly in low-leverage situations if he remains with the Red Sox.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures roster spot Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Crawford clinched a spot in the team's Opening Day bullpen, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Crawford made one underwhelming spot start in his big-league debut last season when Boston was down multiple members of the rotation due to injury and COVID-19-related absences, but he otherwise split the 2021 campaign between Triple-A Worcester and Double-A Portland. Heading into spring training, he was considered a long shot for the Opening Day roster, but he ended up earning his spot in the bullpen after striking out eight and allowing one earned run and one walk over four innings during Grapefruit League play. Cora said he envisions the hard-throwing righty serving as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen, with most of Crawford's opportunities likely to be limited to lower-leverage spots early on.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kutter Crawford 'in the mix' for Red Sox bullpen spot, Alex Cora says Crawford has turned heads with an impressive spring performance.
MARCH 31, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Red Sox pitchers hold their own spring training amid MLB lockout
Boston Red Sox pitchers continue to workout together amid ongoing the MLB lockout, gathering at Florida Gulf Coast University.FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Contract selected by Boston Crawford's contract was selected by the Red Sox on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Crawford spent most of the 2021 campaign in the minors but made his MLB debut in early September. He recorded a 4.28 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 94.2 innings across 20 appearances (19 starts) at Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, and his addition to the 40-man roster will shield him from the Rule 5 draft.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WooSox notebook: Kutter Crawford stays on an even keel, bounces back after tough big-league debut "He’s as down to earth as any pitcher we have," WooSox pitching coach Paul Abbott said. "He never gets too high or too low, and to me that’s...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM
Sent out after MLB debut The Red Sox optioned Crawford to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Impact Summoned from Triple-A to make an emergency spot start after Nick Pivetta was moved to the COVID-19 injured list, Crawford struggled in his MLB debut Sunday against Cleveland, lasting only two innings while surrendering five runs on five hits and two walks. The Red Sox won't require a fifth starter again until Sept. 14, at which point Pivetta or Martin Perez could be ready to return from the COVID-19 IL to step into the rotation. With that in mind, Crawford will most likely remain at Triple-A for the rest of the season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Loses big-league debut Crawford (0-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against Cleveland after allowing five runs on five hits and two walks while fanning two across two innings.
Impact Crawford only lasted two innings and looked overmatched in his big-league debut, though considering he had posted a 5.52 ERA and 39:8 K:BB in 29.1 innings (six games) for Triple-A Worcester this season, the struggles at the highest level aren't all that surprising. He's not expected to remain in the rotation for an extended period of time, especially considering how shaky he looked in his MLB debut.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up to start Sunday The Red Sox selected Crawford from Triple-A Worcester. He'll start Sunday's game against Cleveland, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Impact The righty has appeared in six games for Triple-A Worcester, posting a 5.52 ERA and 39:8 K:BB in 29.1 innings. His numbers with Double-A Portland, highlighted by a 3.30 ERA and 64:5 K:BB, are much more impressive, so it will be interesting to see how he fares in his big-league debut Sunday. Crawford doesn't figure to be part of the Red Sox's pitching staff for the remainder of the season, although COVID-19 could sideline more pitchers and create additional opportunities for the 25-year-old.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
