Every season, a team makes a statement move that signals its direction. Sometimes, it’s a blockbuster trade or a big free-agent signing. Other times, the most telling decision comes from within—a choice that reveals who the team truly trusts. For the Red Sox, that moment has arrived.
The team officially announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Garrett Crochet will be their Opening Day starter. The former White Sox lefty, who landed in Boston via trade, will take the mound against the Texas Rangers to kick off the 2025 season. The announcement immediately blew up online, with fans celebrating—and more importantly, demanding that the front office lock him up long-term.
Your 2025 Opening Day starter: Garrett Crochet. pic.twitter.com/kAlwfhOmeb
— Red Sox (@RedSox) March 15, 2025
And why wouldn’t they?
Crochet was one of the few bright spots for a struggling White Sox team last season. He racked up 209 strikeouts, earned an All-Star nod, and showcased the kind of dominant stuff that made him a coveted trade target. Now, he’s gone from pitching for a last-place club to leading a team with one of baseball’s most passionate fanbases.
The fact that the Red Sox chose him over other options—like Tanner Houck—speaks volumes.
According to league sources, Boston’s front office has already considered an extension and is currently in talks. While no details have emerged yet, the 25-year-old Crochet might be betting on himself.
This season, he’ll earn $3.8 million. But if he dominates in 2025? That number could skyrocket.
The Red Sox faithful won’t have to wait long to see how this plays out. And they have every reason to want Crochet in Boston for good.
Crochet’s opening day nod has fans thinking extension
The very hour when Garrett Crochet was named the Red Sox’s Opening Day starter, the fans couldn’t keep calm and had their demand straight—locking him up for the long term. The enthusiasm over his arrival turned into demands for a contract extension in no time. Fans have flooded X to make their voices heard. Ultimately, what fans truly want is for Crochet to stick in Boston for a long time.
One summed up the excitement perfectly: “Welcome to Boston, Garrett. Now, let’s start competing for championships again.” More than just an elite arm, the Red Sox fans want a winning culture back in Boston. And Crochet? He might be the missing piece that finally puts them back in title contention.
Welcome to Boston, Garrett. Now, let’s start to compete for championships again.
— Miami Futures Trader (@MFT_Get_Funded) March 15, 2025
Some fans skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point: “Gotta say it. Extension?” No small talk, just business. And honestly? It’s a fair question. Why wait to lock down a pitcher with this kind of upside? Red Sox Nation is thinking ahead—and they’re not wrong.
The spamming with the demand for extension went on and on. “Extend him,” and then another screamed the same, “Now extend him.” Sometimes, staying direct and to the point means there’s nothing more to say.
One take nailed the sentiment: “That’s nice… even better if you’d lock him up long term; that would be cool.” While announcing the Opening Day starter is exciting, it won’t mean much if Crochet isn’t a lasting part of Boston’s future.
The pressure on Boston’s front office couldn’t be higher. The fans have demanded it; let’s see what the next move of the Red Sox is. We’ll know more soon.
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