"The Red Sox announced they've avoided arbitration with right-hander Kutter Crawford. Although the team did not disclose salary figures, Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that it's a $2.75MM deal. That matches last year's salary and the projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz. Crawford's salary was easy to predict. Arbitration prices generally climb each season, but that doesn't often happen when a player misses an entire year. In those situations, they'll typically sign for the same amount they made year before."
"He turned in a 4.36 earned run average over a team-leading 183 2/3 innings in 2024. He posted better than average strikeout and walk numbers but was undone to an extent by a late-season home run spike. Crawford carried a flat 3.00 ERA into the All-Star Break but was tagged for 6.59 earned runs per nine in the second half. He would up leading the majors with 34 homers surrendered overall."
"Despite the shaky finish, Crawford was a lock for a season-opening rotation job had he gotten through Spring Training healthy. The Sox revealed that he had been pitching through right knee discomfort for most of the '24 campaign. Crawford entered camp behind schedule and started the season on the injured list. While working back from the knee issue in June, he sustained a right wrist injury that proved even more serious."
Kutter Crawford avoided arbitration with the Red Sox by signing a $2.75MM contract that matches his 2023 salary. Arbitration figures stayed flat because Crawford missed the season after sustaining a right wrist injury that required surgery. Crawford previously worked as a swingman and logged a team-leading 183 2/3 innings in 2024 with a 4.36 ERA, above-average strikeout and walk rates, and a late-season home run spike that produced a 6.59 ERA in the second half and 34 homers allowed overall. He pitched through right knee discomfort in 2024, began camp behind schedule, and may need to compete for a rotation spot behind Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello.
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