Boston Red Sox
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
Boston's rotation features high-upside healthy arms but faces depth challenges with Houck out for 2026 and Crawford/Sandoval recovering from procedures.
KEY PITCHERS
Garrett Crochet
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Minimal injury history in 2025. High workload concerns following transition to starting role.
Durability Risk Profile
Crochet is the healthy anchor of the staff. Durability risk is moderate due to high-velocity mechanics and limited prior starting workload.
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Sonny Gray
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Generally durable veteran. Managed minor lower body fatigue in late 2025. Clean arm history recently.
Durability Risk Profile
Gray provides veteran stability. Age-related durability is the only minor concern for 2026.
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Tanner Houck
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (08/18/25). 60-Day IL. No timetable for return.
Durability Risk Profile
Houck is sidelined for 2026. Long-term durability following UCL reconstruction is the primary focus for 2027.
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Patrick Sandoval
LHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Elbow surgery (internal brace) (06/26/24). Projected Injured List. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Sandoval is nearing the end of a long rehab. Opening Day readiness is 50/50. His durability in the first half of 2026 is high-risk.
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Kutter Crawford
RHP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Wrist surgery (07/02/25). Projected Injured List. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Crawford's injury is non-throwing arm related (wrist), which typically carries lower risk for mechanics than elbow/shoulder issues. Expected healthy by May.
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Ranger Suárez
LHP • #6 Starter
Injury History
Signed 5-year deal from PHI. Clean recent injury record. Generally durable workload.
Durability Risk Profile
Suárez is a high-reliability left-hander. Low injury risk entering his first year in Boston.
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