SP - Boston Red Sox
- Age 29
- Florida Gulf Coast
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #230
- Best / Worst
- #187 / #286
- ADP
- #1254
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford (wrist) is set to throw two innings of live batting practice on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Crawford is dealing with a right wrist subsheath tear and could get into game action sooner after Thursday if all goes well in batting practice. The 24-year-old missed the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury, as well as the current wrist issue, and represents a decent bounce-back candidate in fantasy drafts this spring.
Crawford (wrist/illness) suffered a wrist injury last summer that required surgery. A bout with the flu has also complicated his spring preparation.
Fantasy Impact
Boston has taken a gradual approach with him during camp. Crawford will throw a live batting practice session on Friday, marking his first time facing hitters since the wrist injury occurred.
Kutter Crawford reportedly could open the season on the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Crawford is behind the other pitchers in Red Sox camp. He is continuing to work his way back from last year's wrist surgery, while also battling the flu. He has been throwing off the mound, but it still appears Boston isn't looking to rush him back.
Kutter Crawford threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Crawford missed all of last season with knee and wrist issues. He projects to likely hold a long relief role for Boston heading into this season.
Kutter Crawford avoided arbitration with the Red Sox and will remain in Boston after signing a one-year deal. The contract is reportedly worth $2.75 million.
Fantasy Impact
Crawford missed all of last season due to knee and wrist surgeries and has not pitched since 2024 when he went 9-16 with a 4.36 ERA in 33 starts with the Red Sox. He allowed a league-high 34 home runs, but limited opponents to 155 hits in 183.2 innings and struck out 175 batters. In four seasons with Boston, Crawford has a 4.56 ERA with a below average walk rate of 7.2% and an above average strikeout rate of of 23.8%. With the addition of Sonny Gray, Crawford will be in competition for a back-end rotation spot during Spring Training.
