SAN FRANCISCO — The Boston Crimson Sox are pausing pitcher Kutter Crawford’s rehab as a result of a wrist damage, in accordance with supervisor Alex Cora.
Crawford, 29, hasn’t pitched in a sport this season as a result of knee and wrist points. He threw his second bullpen session of the week Friday within the hopes of progressing to a rehab task however suffered a setback with the wrist.
The correct-hander is ready to fly to Boston for additional testing within the coming days.
“He wasn’t in a position to generate velocity,” Cora mentioned Saturday morning. “That is a priority.”
Crawford made a league-high 33 begins final season, compiling 183⅔ innings, however a lingering knee difficulty prevented him from beginning the 12 months wholesome. That was adopted by wrist ache, resulting in him being shut down.
“We’ll know extra subsequent week,” Cora mentioned.
In the meantime, newly acquired pitcher Jordan Hicks (toe) will start a rehab task with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, and third baseman Alex Bregman (quad) can be progressing.
“[Saturday] was an enormous day for him,” Cora mentioned.
Cora indicated Bregman tends to say he is additional alongside than may be true, so the group will consult with docs whereas additionally listening to the participant when it comes to when he is able to return.
“We at all times evaluate him to Dustin [Pedroia],” Cora mentioned with a smile. “If Dustin mentioned 80%, I might say it was 65%. “However he is [Bregman] feeling higher. He is enthusiastic about all the things occurring right here. Simply keen to come back again.”