KUTTER CRAWFORD NEWS

Red Sox place Zack Kelly on injured list, recall Kutter Crawford from Worcester - The Boston Globe Kelly left Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay in the fifth inning with an elbow problem.

APRIL 13, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Crawford was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact Crawford was just optioned on Tuesday but is back two days later to replace the injured Zack Kelly (elbow). He figures to be used in relief this time around.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Garrett Whitlock ready to go, Red Sox send Kutter Crawford to Worcester - The Boston Globe In two starts this season, Crawford went 1-1 and had an ERA of 8.00.

APRIL 11, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Crawford was optioned to Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Crawford had one bad start and one good one as a rotation fill-in and will now head to Worcester with Garrett Whitlock back in commission. He's sure to see more big-league action this season, whether it's as a starter or reliever.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first win of 2023 Crawford (1-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over five innings against Detroit. He struck out six.

Impact Crawford was roughed up during his season debut Monday against Pittsburgh, allowing seven runs in four innings to take the loss. However, he bounced back in a favorable matchup against the Tigers to earn his first win of the year. While he gave up a run in the bottom of the first inning, he settled down later in the outing and got some help from Boston's offense in the 3-1 victory. Despite Crawford's solid outing Sunday, it's possible he heads to the bullpen or gets sent down since Garrett Whitlock (hip) will make his season debut Tuesday.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled by Pirates Crawford (0-1) gave up seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six in four innings Monday against the Pirates. He took the loss.

Impact The Red Sox scored five runs in the first inning but Crawford still couldn't protect the lead, giving up at least one run in all four frames. With Garrett Whitlock (hip), James Paxton (hamstring) and Brayan Bello (forearm) nearing returns, Crawford is not guaranteed another turn in the rotation.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Boston's rotation Crawford will break camp as a member of the Red Sox' rotation, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford will start the fourth game of the season at home against the Pirates. It's possible it will be the only start he gets before Garrett Whitlock (hip) joins the rotation, with James Paxton (hamstring) and Brayan Bello (forearm) hopefully not far behind. Crawford earned the spot by posting a 2.03 ERA and 14:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings this spring. He was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday, but it appears that was just about lining him up for his regular-season outing.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to make roster Crawford (undisclosed) and Josh Winckowski are both expected to be part of the Red Sox' Opening Day roster, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact One of the two will be in the rotation until Garrett Whitlock (hip) is ready, although manager Alex Cora wouldn't say who. Crawford was scratched from a scheduled Grapefruit League start Thursday due to undisclosed reasons, but it would appear whatever he's dealing with isn't a big deal. Winckowski is making the start in his place.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Thursday's start Crawford has been scratched from Thursday's scheduled spring training start against the Pirates, Mac Cerullo of The North Andover Eagle-Tribune reports.

Impact Instead of Crawford on the bump, it'll be Josh Winckowski who starts against Pittsburgh. No reason has been given as to why Crawford won't make the start, but the team should provide an update on the matter in the coming days. Both Crawford and Winckowski are battling for one of the final spots in the Boston rotation to open the season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kutter Crawford's five strikeouts | 03/18/2023 Kutter Crawford dominates the Orioles in his third start of the spring, striking out five while allowing no runs in 4 2/3 innings

MARCH 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Allows first spring runs Crawford allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Sunday's spring start against Baltimore.

Impact Crawford allowed his first spring runs in his third Grapefruit League start. The right-hander appears to be ticketed for a rotation spot to the start the regular season. Boston has three projected starters at various stages of rehab, which puts Crawford in the mix for an April start or two. Garrett Whitlock (hip), Brayan Bello (forearm) and James Paxton (hamstring) are candidates to open the season on the injured list. Crawford has allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out nine over 8.2 innings.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Potential fill-in starter early Crawford will likely be part of the rotation early in the regular season if both Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Brayan Bello (forearm) open the season on the injured list, Ian Browne o...

Impact Whitlock and Bello threw live batting practice Saturday and will soon make their Grapefruit League debuts. At this point, it looks like Bello and James Paxton (hamstring) are locks to open the season on the injured list, which could clear a spot for Tanner Houck and possibly Crawford. If Whitlock joins Bello/Paxton on the IL, then Crawford would make the rotation for an early-season start or two. Crawford is starting Sunday against the Orioles in one of two Grapefruit League contests for the Red Sox. Houck will start against the Yankees.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stretches out to three IP Crawford struck out three over three scoreless relief innings in Sunday's spring game against Miami.

Impact Crawford made his second spring appearance (one as a starter) and has yet to allow a run while striking out five over five innings. The right-hander keeps his name in the mix for a spot in the rotation if health becomes an issue early in the season. Brayan Bello (forearm), James Paxton (hamstring) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are all in danger of missing Opening Day.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kutter Crawford improves his chances in a bid to open the season in the Red Sox' starting rotation - The Boston Globe In his second outing of the spring, Crawford worked three more scoreless innings against the Marlins without allowing a baserunner.

MARCH 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Why Kutter Crawford may be a template for how the Red Sox want to develop pitchers - The Boston Globe He was a Day 3 draft pick, identified as a hidden gem, and has worked with staff throughout the organization to refine himself.

MARCH 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Being stretched out Crawford will be stretched out as a starter during spring training but could earn a role in Boston's bullpen, Christoper Smith of MassLive.com reports. "We're going to stretch him...

Impact Crawford, who was used as both a starter and reliever at the major-league level in 2022, threw two innings Thursday and is expected to make a start next week. The Red Sox have seven main rotation candidates, and Crawford is not among them. That means if he remains on a starter's path, the 26-year-old right-hander would open at Triple-A Worcester while serving as depth during the regular season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face hitters Crawford (shoulder) threw a two-inning simulated game Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though the Red Sox have already ruled out Crawford from returning in 2022, he looks like he'll be in store for a normal offseason now that he's facing hitters. The 26-year-old righty should get the opportunity to compete for a rotation spot next spring after turning in a 5.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 77:29 K:BB across 77.1 innings during his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Crawford (shoulder) will not return this season, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact This shoulder impingement will wipe out his entire month of September, but Crawford is remaining around the team. He will serve as rotation and/or bullpen depth in 2023 after logging a 5.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 77.1 innings over 21 appearances in the majors as a rookie.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox moves: Triston Casas officially promoted with Bobby Dalbec sent down; Kutter Crawford (shoulder) placed on IL The Red Sox called up Triston Casas and Josh Winckowski before Sunday's game. Bobby Dalbec was sent down and Kutter Crawford was placed on t...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Triston Casas will reportedly debut with Red Sox on Sunday; Kutter Crawford scratched - The Boston Globe Casas, 22, did not play in Triple A Worcester’s Saturday victory over Buffalo at Polar Park. The first baseman has a .273/.382/.481 line in...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Despite recent setbacks, Kutter Crawford remains confident he has major-league stuff - The Boston Globe “We’re going to go through periods like this and he works hard and he understands what’s going on," manager Alex Cora said after Thursday's...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Hammered in loss Crawford (3-5) allowed nine runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Baltimore.

Impact Crawford gave up three runs in each of the second, third and fourth frames, including a trio of home runs. He had been taken deep just three times over his previous six outings. Friday's poor start launched his season ERA to 5.14 through 68.1 frames. Crawford has given up 16 runs through 14.2 innings over his last three appearances. He's expected to start at home against the Blue Jays next week.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Effective over six in no-decision Crawford gave up two earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Crawford struggled with his control, issuing four free passes, but he only allowed six baserunners in total over six innings of work on 94 pitches. The damage came on a two-run home run off the bat of Isiah Kiner-Falefa. It was a good bounce-back performance for Crawford against a tough lineup after he was torched for five runs his last time out against the Royals. The 26-year-old rookie has a K:BB of 65:23 in 64.2 innings pitched and is tentatively expected to make his next start at Baltimore.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With each outing, Kutter Crawford makes a strong case to remain in the Red Sox starting rotation - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old rookie righthander matched his season high with 94 pitches and left the mound with the game tied against a team with the bes...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM