Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet suffered his second loss of the season on Saturday, giving up five runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Not all was bad as Crochet was able to notch 10 strikeouts in the performance, but a horrible second inning was enough to do damage to the lefty's box score. Though this was Crochet's second loss on the season, it was just his first truly subpar start this season and the only one where he's given up more than two earned runs. The lefty will look to bounce back later in the week as the White Sox look to decide whether he'll start on Wednesday vs the Kansas City Royals or Friday vs the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet improved to 1-1 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves. The 24-year-old turned in a great start against a tough opponent, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with eight strikeouts over seven innings pitched. Crochet has looked strong in his two turns through the rotation with a 1.38 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and one walk in 13 IP. He will look to keep things rolling in his next start in a favorable matchup at the Royals.

Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet fared well in his first major-league start on Thursday, launching six innings of one-run ball on six hits with eight strikeouts, but he took a tough-luck loss in the 1-0 Opening Day defeat to the Detroit Tigers. Crochet didn't allow a single walk, but Andy Ibanez delivered the deciding run of the game on a sacrifice fly to score Javier Baez during the third frame. Once a top prospect in the ChiSox farm system, the hard-throwing 24-year-old lefty was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft and entered the 2024 season with a career 2.71 ERA (3.16 FIP), 1.32 WHIP, and 85:40 K:BB over 73 big-league innings. Crochet's fastball and slider combination clearly poses plenty of swing-and-miss stuff, and he will have streaming appeal in the proper matchup. He's lined up to take the ball next on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves, however, where Crochet won't be a recommended fantasy option in such a scary matchup.

Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has been named the team's Opening Day starter on March 28 against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago. For lack of other options after trading Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres last week, Crochet is being moved from the bullpen to the starting rotation and will now kick off the 2024 regular season for the Pale Hose. The 24-year-old southpaw was the 11th overall pick in 2020 out of Tennessee and has made 72 big-league appearances in his three seasons with the White Sox, but his start on March 28 against Detroit will be his first. Crochet is also under two years removed from Tommy John surgery, so he's not really much of a fantasy option in mixed leagues. However, it's worth noting that he has struck out 12 and walked none in nine scoreless Cactus League innings this spring.

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that starting the year with left-hander Garrett Crochet in the starting rotation is under consideration if that's what is best for him. "I anticipate him being on our major-league club, but I don't want to close the door on what's best for Garrett Crochet," Getz said. The 24-year-old southpaw has been preparing for a starting role this offseason, so at this point it would be a bit of a surprise if he opened the 2024 campaign in Chicago's bullpen. He'll certainly have a higher ceiling in fantasy in a starting role, but managers need to remember that all 72 of Crochet's big-league outings over three seasons to this point have come out of the bullpen. He also missed all of 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and was limited to only 25 appearances in total between the minors and majors last year.

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that left-hander Garrett Crochet is preparing to work in a starting role in 2024. "It's going to take a little bit of time to appropriately stretch him out, but we're going in with the intention of him to be a starter in 2024," Getz said. The rebuilding White Sox are going to need all the help they can get in their starting rotation, especially with it being likely they'll trade Dylan Cease before the start of the regular season. Injuries have limited the 24-year-old southpaw in recent years, as he didn't pitch at all in 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and made 25 appearances in total last season due to a shoulder issue. A starting role could make him more attractive in fantasy if he can stay healthy, but he's going to need to show better command and will almost certainly be on an innings limit.

Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) has begun a rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham, according to MLB.com, as he continues to deal with left shoulder inflammation. It's the 24-year-old's second rehab stint since hitting the injured list in mid-June, but his first assignment ended after he felt shoulder soreness. Crochet has just 10 innings of work under his belt since 2021, but he does own a career 2.69 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 82 strikeouts over 70 1/3 innings. The club is hoping for a return to action before the season is over for Crochet, who could be a factor in the later innings once he's back.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet (shoulder) was pulled from his rehab assignment. The left-hander is bothered by inflammation in his shoulder, the same issue that put him on the shelf back in June. However, with the latest setback, it's unknown when Crochet will return, although it likely won't be anytime soon.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet (shoulder) is starting a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham on Sunday. Crochet has been out since June 20 with left shoulder inflammation. The former top prospect has struggled mightily this season out of the Sox bullpen with a 3.60 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, and 9:11 K/BB ratio over just 10 innings. The shoulder issue likely had something to do with it, though. He should make his way back to the big league club sometime after the All-Star break.

Chicago White Sox left-handed reliever Garrett Crochet (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder on Wednesday, and the team's lead doctor estimates a two- to three-week absence before Crochet is back to game action. The 24-year-old southpaw was put on the injured list for the second time this year with left-shoulder inflammation. Barring a setback, he should be able to rejoin Chicago's bullpen early in the second half of the season in late July. Crochet got a late start to the 2023 season after finishing up his rehab for Tommy John surgery. He's made 10 appearances out of the bullpen and has allowed five runs (four earned) on 10 hits while walking 11 and striking out nine in 10 innings.

The Chicago White Sox placed left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 17) with a left-shoulder impingement on Tuesday and reinstated right-hander Jimmy Lambert (ankle) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Crochet got a late start to the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but now he's on the shelf with a shoulder injury after making 10 appearances out of the bullpen. The 23-year-old southpaw had allowed five runs (four earned) on 10 hits while walking 11 and striking out nine in 10 innings. It's highly unlikely that Crochet will rejoin Chicago's relief corps until after the All-Star break in mid-July.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will make his long-awaited return to action following Tommy John surgery in April of 2022. In a corresponding move, right-hander Nicholas Padilla was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Crochet, the 11th overall pick of the 2020 draft, hasn't pitched since October of 2021 after being fast-tracked to the big leagues as a flame-throwing left-handed reliever. He made his MLB debut the same year in which he was drafted, while he's compiled a 2.54 ERA and 29% strikeout rate across 59 career outings out of the White Sox bullpen. He will certainly be welcomed back with open arms considering White Sox relievers have combined for a 5.97 ERA this season, good for 29th in all of baseball.

Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (elbow) will move his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Crochet made three relief appearances for Double-A Birmingham, allowing four runs on five hits while walking three and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old southpaw continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery, but he's getting closer to making his return to Chicago's big-league bullpen. In the long term, the White Sox still want Crochet to be a starter, but he's likely to stay in a multi-inning relief role the rest of this season, which obviously severely limits his fantasy potential.

Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (elbow) is set to start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham on Sunday. Crochet is getting close to returning from Tommy John surgery, although the White Sox won't rush the 23-year-old southpaw back into the fold too soon. He is almost 13 months removed from elbow reconstruction and should rejoin the team at some point next month. However, Crochet will likely return first as a multi-inning reliever, and there are no guarantees that he'll be in the team's rotation plans for the rest of the season as he works his way back. In the long-term, though, the White Sox have every intention of building Crochet back up to a starter's workload.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) is in Chicago for a check-up to see if he's ready for a rehab assignment. Crochet hasn't pitched this season as he returns from Tommy John surgery. Pitching coach Ethan Katz said before the season that it was unlikely Crochet would start this year. It's unknown if he'll settle into a multi-inning role or have any value as a late-inning reliever. He should still be considered weeks away from a return at this point.

Although the Chicago White Sox "need another starter," according to pitching coach Ethan Katz, he doesn't believe "starting is in the cards" for left-hander Garrett Crochet (elbow) next season. However, Crochet could serve as a multi-inning reliever. It's not a huge surprise after the 23-year-old southpaw had Tommy John surgery in April of this year. On top of it, he has only thrown 60 1/3 innings in 59 relief appearances in his first two major-league seasons. The good news is that Crochet has been throwing from 120 feet, although it remains to be seen if he'll be ready by Opening Day in 2023. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues will want to avoid Crochet next year.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery and will miss all of this season. The talented 22-year-old left-hander left his Cactus League outing early on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, and he could also be delayed to start next season. Crochet was in line to transition to a starting role by 2023, but this injury could push that back for at least another year. He had a solid 2.82 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 65 strikeouts and 27 walks in 54 1/3 innings in his first full MLB season last year. The White Sox also traded reliever Craig Kimbrel to the Los Angeles Dodgers this week, but Liam Hendriks is an elite closer, and the offseason additions of Kendall Graveman and Joe Kelly should help make up for Crochet's injury.

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that relief pitcher Garrett Crochet (elbow) will likely need Tommy John surgery, but he will go for a second opinion. Crochet walked off the field with a trainer on Thursday in his Cactus League outing, and the 22-year-old left-hander is now expected to miss the entire 2022 season. He was expected to be a big part of Chicago's bullpen this year after posting a 2.82 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 65 strikeouts and 27 walks in 54 1/3 relief innings in his second major league season. With Crochet likely out for the year and Craig Kimbrel now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago's stacked bullpen is suddenly looking more vulnerable.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet left his Cactus League outing on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds with a trainer due to an undisclosed injury. He faced just two batters before something went wrong, and he appeared to be showing some discomfort with his arm, but the exact nature of the injury is unknown. We'll have further updates on Crochet's status once more information comes in. The 22-year-old left-hander was set to serve as a key middle-relief arm for the White Sox's bullpen this year, but with Opening Day just a week away, it's very possible that he won't be ready for the start of the season. Crochet had a nice 2.82 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 65 K's in 54 1/3 relief innings in his second MLB season in 2021.