Garrett Crochet pitched eight outstanding innings in his first start with his big new contract, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Boston's six-year, $170 million contract extension with the left-handed pitcher -- who has shown ace-like qualities despite a limited number of starts since being drafted in 2020.

Despite their sluggish 1-4 start, the 2025 Red Sox are capable of big things. Boston's fans should have that annual expectation.

Left-hander Garrett Crochet is "here to stay" after signing a six-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox worth a reported $170 million.

BALTIMORE — Garrett Crochet is now set to be a member of the Red Sox for the long haul. Are others to follow? While discussing Crochet’s six-year extension that runs from the 2026-31 seasons, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow underscored the team’s interest in additional deals.

The Red Sox wanted a measure of protection in case Crochet suffers a major arm injury. In order to give that, Crochet had to get further benefit if he remained healthy.

Breaking down what the extensions for Crochet, Raleigh, Tanner Bibee, Brandon Pfaadt and Alejandro Kirk might mean for similar players.

Crochet's extension passes Jacob deGrom's contract with the Mets as the largest ever signed by a pitcher who has played four or more seasons in MLB. New York signed deGrom in 2018 to five-years and $137 million.

Garrett Crochet gave the Boston Red Sox an immediate return on their investment. In his first start since agreeing to a $170 million, six-year contract, the left-hander pitched a career-best eight innings as the Red Sox shut out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Wednesday night.