Baseball injuries often occur at unexpected times and places. That’s unfortunately true for Kutter Crawford.

The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher underwent season-ending wrist surgery in early July before ever taking the mound in 2025. Crawford suffered the injury while working his way back from a knee issue that had sidelined him since spring training.

On Friday, Crawford joined the Red Sox for the first time since his procedure. The 29-year-old told reporters, per MLB.com’s Ian Browne , that he didn’t injure his wrist during any baseball activities.

“Just doing some pretty standard maintenance around the house,” Crawford said. “Outside, kind of moving some stuff. When I went to move something, it got hung up and it turned my wrist the other way, and I kind of felt a subtle pop. At

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