Perhaps more importantly, Crochet’s decision sends a message to the fans and to the front office. It’s hard for a pitcher to be the face of a team, but with Rafael Devers gone and Roman Anthony still in his professional infancy, Crochet is the guy right now in Boston. His decision declares that he’s putting winning this year first.

The Boston Red Sox's long-awaited return of third baseman Alex Bregman is finally here. Alex Bregman is officially back, replacing David Hamilton on the active roster. Boston has taken advantage of weaker opponents in their last two series and won seven straight games,

The Boston Red Sox have not met expectations so far, but are still in a position to make the postseason. They should be getting Alex Bregman back soon.