Red Sox, Garrett Crochet agree to 6-year, $170 million contract extension: report

The Boston Red Sox and starting pitcher Garrett Crochet reportedly agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension on Monday night.

Crochet, 25, was acquired in a trade with the Chicago White Sox in exchange for a bevy of prospects. The Red Sox traded away prospects Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth and Wikelman Gonzalez for Crochet. 

The agreed-upon extension begins in 2026 and includes an opt-out after the 2030 season, ESPN reported. Crochet will be 31 years old at the time of his opt-out.