Boston Red Sox sign Garrett Crochet to a six-year, $170 million contract extension. Crochet becomes the first pitcher to receive a nine-figure contract with less than 800 innings pitched.
Key Points
Crochet's contract is the largest ever for a pitcher with four-plus years of service time
Crochet is the first pitcher in MLB history to receive a nine-figure contract with fewer than 800 innings pitched
Pros
Red Sox secure a talented starting pitcher for the long term
Crochet's performance has been promising with high strikeout numbers
Cons
Crochet struggled in the last two months of the previous season
The contract is high-risk due to Crochet's limited innings pitched