After being traded in the offseason, Garrett Crochet is seemingly adamant in taking his game to the next level as he keeps on firing up big performances in Spring Training so far. The former star has been able to impress on multiple fronts for the Red Sox, and it is turning out to be an impressive run so far as he gears up for a huge campaign in the making.

Now that they have a standout pitcher on the front, it goes without saying that the Boston Red Sox are starting to feel more confident than before. After all, it all begins with a standout pitcher at the top of the rotation, and Crochet certainly fits the bill on that end with the way he has evolved so far.

Standout Confidence

Crochet’s adjustment to the Red Sox rotation has been seamless. He even made it look easy as he even attended the team’s Fenway Fest in January to show that he’s really eager to work on the chemistry with the rest of the squad so far. However, it seems that manager Alex Cora himself is also keen to see more from Crochet and has strong faith that he would do well in the squad.

“He’s just a strong dude who knows his art, or his craft,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora. “He’s working hard with the pitching group to keep getting better. I think for him, last year was last year. He just got a taste of what it is to be a big league starter. And he's eager to get this going and give us 30 starts and then help us win.”

Many people didn’t expect to see Crochet become an important piece for a team – let alone a squad such as the Boston Red Sox. They are already eyeing to sign him an extension this season before the star reaches the free agency market after the 2026 season, and so far, the club is making sure that they get him comfortable so far.

“Right away, I felt like I belonged,” said Crochet. “I think that everyone is just getting along really well. The camaraderie is really good. Tons of communication from hitters and pitchers, and guys are really meshing well together. I feel like you don't get that too often at this point in the year.”

Seeking Long-Term Stay

So far, the setup right now is that Crochet will be pitching in front of the Red Sox fans for the next two seasons. Boston will then have his contractual rights until then, which means that reaching an extension with the star is certainly a massive priority for the team now more than ever.

“Staying in Boston long term is something that has a lot of merit in my mind and something that I think would be awesome,” Crochet said. “But in the meantime, I'm just focused on Spring Training and getting ready for the upcoming season. Try and just stay focused one day at a time. And, when something is presented, then we'll attack it.”

Crochet was brought into the rotation for the Boston Red Sox after he was traded to the club back in December. So far, he has managed to come up with a strong run to begin his early games in Spring Training, which says a lot about how the season is expected to unfold for him with his impressive left hand on the strong work.