The Red Sox finally added their ace this offseason in southpaw Garrett Crochet.
Now the next order of business for Boston is ensuring that the 25-year-old lefty remains with the team for the foreseeable future.
Crochet is not expected to hit free agency until the end of the 2026 season — giving the Red Sox a top-of-the-rotation arm for the next two seasons at a seemingly affordable price tag.
But ideally, both Boston and Crochet can bridge the gap on a long-term extension that both provides security for Crochet and gives the Red Sox some much-needed stability in their rotation.