Coaches have worked with Crochet to be more upright as a way to put less strain on his body. The velocity dip could well be a product of his adjusting to that change.

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call Sunday when a liner skipped off his glove and nose on its way to second base for a groundout.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an injury update on starting pitcher Garrett Crochet after a scary comebacker vs. the Minnesota Twins.