Boston Red Sox
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Boston Red Sox pitching rotation.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Boston's rotation is projected as MLB's best by WAR (18.3) entering 2026, driven by relatively healthy arms and strong depth. Gray and Crochet anchor a group with fewer injury concerns than division rivals.
KEY PITCHERS
Garrett Crochet
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Limited prior major injuries. High projected WAR (5.3) for 2026. Workload management needed.
Durability Risk Profile
Crochet is the Red Sox ace entering 2026 with minimal injury history, though innings limits may be implemented to preserve his arm. ZiPS projects him as the second-best pitcher by WAR.
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Sonny Gray
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Generally durable veteran. 154 IP projected for 2026. 112 ERA+ consistency.
Durability Risk Profile
Gray brings stability as a durable veteran with a clean injury history. At 36+ years old, age-related decline is possible, but he's shown remarkable consistency.
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Brayan Bello
RHP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Limited injury history. Dependable No. 3 starter.
Durability Risk Profile
Bello has been relatively healthy through his young career and profiles as a reliable mid-rotation option.
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Johan Oviedo
RHP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery (prior years). Post-TJ breakout potential. Innings monitoring likely.
Durability Risk Profile
Oviedo is past his Tommy John recovery and showing breakout potential, but as a post-surgery pitcher, he carries moderate durability risk.
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Connelly Early
RHP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Minimal major injury history. Depth contributor projection.
Durability Risk Profile
Early provides rotation depth with a relatively clean injury record.
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