Alex Cora Hints at Comeback for Red Sox’s Overlooked Pitching Workhorse
If you’ve been wondering what happened to Kutter Crawford this season, you're not alone — but Red Sox manager Alex Cora just gave fans a reason to get excited again. Speaking ahead of the game against the Angels, Cora revealed a promising update about the 29-year-old right-hander who hasn’t thrown a single pitch this season. Crawford, who’s been sidelined due to right patellar tendinopathy since spring, is now finally on the verge of making his return. He’s expected to begin a rehab assignment later this week.
This news might come as a relief, especially for fans who remember just how important Crawford was in 2023. Last season, no one on the Red Sox pitching staff made more starts. Despite battling the very same knee issue back then — which he originally sustained while covering first base in just his third outing — Crawford still gutted it out, leading the team with 33 starts and racking up 183 2/3 innings. His 4.36 ERA and 1.12 WHIP don’t jump off the page, but they reflect a steady and reliable contributor who brought stability to the back end of the rotation.
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Cora has made it clear he values what Crawford brings to the mound. At the close of last season, he noted Crawford’s maturity, ability to pitch to both sides of the plate, and a knack for keeping hitters off balance with a mix of elevation and movement. “He’s been good for us,” Cora emphasized, and with the team currently needing some consistency, his return couldn’t be better timed.
Crawford has recently thrown four innings of live batting practice in Fort Myers — a significant step that shows he’s not far off from major league action. As he ramps up, it’s likely we’ll see a shift in the starting rotation, possibly at the expense of Richard Fitts, who struggled badly in his recent outing against the Angels.
In a season where the Red Sox have seen their fair share of ups and downs, getting a workhorse like Crawford back could make a real difference. He may not be the flashiest name on the roster, but he’s exactly the kind of player you want taking the ball every fifth day — tough, dependable, and unafraid to grind through adversity. So while his return might have flown under the radar, don’t be surprised if Kutter Crawford becomes a central figure in Boston’s push for momentum this summer.
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