Garrett Crochet Nears Return, Expected for Playoff Short Relief

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, sidelined since April 25 with shoulder inflammation and a lat strain, is nearing a return. He's ramping up, throwing his sweeper off a mound on Sept. 11, and will skip a minor league rehab assignment, aiming for live batting practice in the season's final week. The plan is to utilize him in short relief during the playoffs, not as a starter.