Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, already sidelined because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder, also is dealing with a low-grade lat strain, according to interim manager Chad Tracy.

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet doesn't seem close to returning to game action.

On the defensive side, the Red Sox haven’t been much better, ranked 24th among all MLB teams with a success rate — mostly initiated by catchers — at just 51 percent.

Anthony and Crochet ran into hurdles with their injuries, while Jarren Duran and Caleb Durbin have caught fire at the plate.

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet will be back eventually. We just don't know when that might be.

Red Sox ace left-hander Garrett Crochet is set to throw batting practice off the Fenway Park mound on Tuesday as he returns from inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

Righty reliever Garrett Whitlock had an injection for his sore left knee on Wednesday night. The Red Sox are hoping their top set-up man can avoid the injured list. Whitlock slipped on the mound and hyperextended his knee while he warmed up for the sixth inning of Sunday’s rain-soaked game against the Minnesota Twins.