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.

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.

By Wednesday’s deadline for pitchers and catchers to report to the Red Sox spring training complex, Garrett Crochet was already nearly two weeks into his stay. And so far, so

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.

Spring training officially kicked off Wednesday when Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers were in attendance for their first workout.