Kutter Crawford

Kutter Crawford delivered a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on seven hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a strong start to the 2024 season for Crawford, allowing one run or less in each of his five starts on the mound for the Red Sox. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (9.9 K/9) while keeping the ball in the park and limiting hard contact (0.235 BABIP) makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Given his consistent performance and excellent underlying metrics like a 2.38 FIP, Crawford should be considered a reliable starting option in all fantasy formats. His continued success is particularly noteworthy for those in leagues that value strikeouts and ERA.

Kutter Crawford delivered a standout performance, allowing no earned runs and just two hits while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his strong outing, Crawford's efforts went unrewarded as the Red Sox offense couldn't muster any support. This game further solidifies Crawford's role as a reliable starter in fantasy lineups, especially given his impressive season stats including a 0.42 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. His ability to suppress runs and maintain a high strikeout rate makes him a valuable asset, though his win potential may be hampered by the team's offensive struggles. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy him with confidence, but temper expectations for wins.

Despite a sterling performance that should have fantasy managers taking notes, Kutter Crawford's latest outing ended in a no-decision, a familiar tune that's becoming a bit grating.

Fantasy Impact

On Wednesday, Crawford held the Orioles to just two hits over five innings, while striking out six and walking four. Yes, the walks are a bit of a concern, but when you're not allowing runs, it's easier to forgive. His season ERA now sits at an eye-popping 0.57, with a WHIP that's equally impressive at 0.96, complemented by a robust 10.3 K/9 rate.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Kutter Crawford is "in the lead" to be in the Opening Day starting rotation for Boston.

Fantasy Impact

Cora added that Lucas Giolito, Nick Pivetta and Bryan Bello are locked into Boston’s rotation. Crawford is in the lead for one of the two open spots. Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck are two of the pitchers seemingly battling for the final spot.

Kutter Crawford is reportedly working on a new split-finger fastball in camp.

Fantasy Impact

Crawford was previously working with four pitches in his arsenal. He remains on track to hold a spot in the Opening Day rotation with the Red Sox.