Coaches have worked with Crochet to be more upright as a way to put less strain on his body. The velocity dip could well be a product of his adjusting to that change.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided an injury update on starting pitcher Garrett Crochet after a scary comebacker vs. the Minnesota Twins.

Garrett Crochet took a no decision Sunday, but that doesn't mean his day wasn't eventful. A first-pitch homer, a comebacker that grazed his nose and diminished velocity highlighted a strange outing for the lefty ace.