After being on a “short leash” with the Chicago White Sox last season, Garrett Crochet is hoping to push the envelope with the Boston Red Sox this year.

Ace status is never given. It’s taken. But it sure looks like Crochet is the real deal, which should be fun for years to come.

New Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet addressed the media on Wednesday and touched on the topic of extension talks.

Boston Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet addressed the possibility of signing a long-term extension for the first time since last year's trade deadline. At least for the time being, it doesn't sound like something that's high on his priority list.

After a busy offseason that saw the Boston Red Sox acquire Garrett Crochet via trade with the Chicago White Sox and Walker Buehler via free agency, the team is in a better position than it was a year ago. However, Crochet's future after the 2026 season is uncertain.

The Red Sox intend to make extending Garrett Crochet a priority this winter. On Wednesday, though, he offered a stark reminder that such a deal is no slam dunk.

After trading four prospects for Crochet in December, the Sox would welcome a deal that goes beyond the two more seasons he has before free agency.

The Boston Red Sox' biggest goal in-house this offseason is to re-sign their new superstar ace, Garrett Crochet. However, Crochet has stated that he might want to wait a year to get another full year of starting pitching in before considering an extension (via Chris Cotillo).

Garrett Crochet is only under team control through 2026, leaving some questions about his long-term future in Boston. On Wednesday, the first day of Red Sox Spring Training, the lefty made it clear that his focus isn't on putting pen to paper just yet.