​The Boston Red Sox have officially gained additional control over Garrett Crochet after the left-hander reached a significant milestone on the MLB injured list. Crochet has now spent 120 consecutive days on the IL because of a left arm injury, triggering a unique provision in his contract that gives Boston an important financial advantage.MORE:Blue Jays make pitching decision ahead of Yankees weekend seriesCrochet’s 2030 opt-out is now goneSep 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesWhen Crochet signed his six-year, $170 million extension with Boston, the contract included a player opt-out following the 2030 season. However, there was also a protection clause for the Red Sox if Crochet missed at least 120 consecutive days because of an arm injury.That clause has now been triggered.Crochet’s 2030 opt-out is voided, meaning he can no longer choose to leave Boston after that season. Instead, the Red Sox now control an additional year of his contract and have gained a $15 million club option for 2032.In other words, what has been a nightmare season for Crochet has created a significant benefit for Boston from a contract standpoint.MORE:Yankees set plan for former AL Rookie of the YearRed Sox gain another year of controlBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches against the New York Yankees during the third inning of game one of the Wildcard round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe financial implications are substantial. Crochet’s original deal called for him to earn roughly $28 million annually from 2027 through 2030 and $30 million in 2031. The newly activated 2032 option would give Boston another year of control at just $15 million.That is a particularly favorable number if Crochet eventually returns to form.The former All-Star has been sidelined since April with his left arm injury after struggling early in the season. He went 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA before landing on the IL, a significant drop from his 2025 season, when he went 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA and finished second in AL Cy Young voting.Crochet is still hoping to return this season, potentially in a bullpen role, but the contract development is now official regardless of whether he makes it back to the mound in 2026.For Boston, the situation couldn’t be more complicated. The Red Sox desperately need Crochet healthy again, but if he eventually returns to his dominant form, they now have the opportunity to keep him under team control through 2032 at a very reasonable price.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —