Kutter Crawford May Start Season on Injured List Due to Wrist/Illness

Kutter Crawford (wrist/illness) may begin the season on the injured list, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Crawford is currently behind other pitchers in Red Sox camp, recovering from last year's right wrist surgery and a recent flu bout. While he is throwing off the mound, the Red Sox may opt to slow-play his return, especially after he missed the entire 2025 campaign. In 2024, Crawford made 33 starts for Boston, recording a 4.36 ERA with a 175:51 K:BB over 183.2 innings.