Crawford (2-4) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford completed six innings for just the second time in 15 appearances (seven starts) this season. Three of the four runs against him came on a pair of Luis Robert home runs, making this the first time Crawford's given up a long ball since May 22. The right-hander now has a 4.01 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 50:10 K:BB over 51.2 innings this season. He's projected to make his next start in Toronto.

Crawford (2-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing six hits over five scoreless innings against the Twins. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford made his sixth start of the season Tuesday -- his third straight after a lengthy stint in the bullpen -- and managed to blank the Twins over five frames. After being limited to 58 pitches after re-entering the rotation, Crawford has managed to throw 80 and 77 pitches in his last two starts. However, Tuesday was his first time pitching into the fifth inning since April 17. Though Crawford owns an overall 3.74 ERA in 13 appearances, he's managed a 5.63 ERA with a 28:5 K:BB in 24 innings as a starter.

Crawford didn't factor into then decision in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Rockies, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander also uncorked two wild pitches in an erratic performance that saw him exit the game with the Red Sox down 4-0, only for his offense to bail him out. Crawford tossed 80 pitches (53 strikes), his biggest workload since his first appearance of the season April 3, but those are also the only two times this year he's been tagged for more than three runs. He might be better suited for long relief, but with Chris Sale (shoulder) out and both Nick Pivetta and Corey Kluber struggling in the bullpen, Crawford may be Boston's best option for the final spot in the rotation. If the 27-year-old gets another turn, he'll take a 4.20 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB through 40.2 innings into a road start early next week against the Twins.

The Red Sox plan to have Crawford remain in the starting rotation, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford gets a vote of confidence even after giving up three runs on five hits in a loss to the Guardians on Wednesday, when he moved back into the rotation as a replacement for the injured Chris Sale (shoulder). Crawford was limited to just 58 pitches in that outing, and it's likely he won't be able to work especially deep into games in his next couple of starts. Still, Crawford has mostly been a strong option for the Red Sox in 2023, and he'll get at least one more chance to prove he belongs as a rotation member.

Crawford (1-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits over three innings against the Guardians. He struck out three and didn't issue a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford, who had been operating as a reliever since late April, got the spot start with Chris Sale (shoulder) moving to the injured list. As expected, the right-hander was limited to just 58 pitches (41 strikes), and he figures to stick in the rotation moving forward, but his workload will presumably remain restricted for another start or two while he gets stretched back out. Crawford's next outing is projected for a three-game homestand versus the Rockies.

Crawford is listed as the Red Sox's starting pitcher for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Just as manager Alex Cora suggested would be the case earlier in the week, Crawford will fill the opening in the Boston rotation that was created by Chris Sale's (shoulder) move to the injured list last weekend. Because he's largely been serving as a reliever since late April, Crawford hasn't tossed more than four innings or 52 pitches in any of his last seven outings in the majors, so he may have some workload restrictions in place for a start or two while he gets stretched back out.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Crawford will likely start Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Crawford gets the ball Wednesday, he'll be pitching on three days' rest, after he most recently covered three innings as a starter in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday with the Rays. With that in mind, Crawford could have his pitch count managed carefully Wednesday, and he could struggle to work deep enough into the outing to qualify for a win. Crawford is expected to join the rotation as a replacement for Chris Sale (shoulder), who landed on the injured list Friday.

Crawford didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, allowing one run on two hits over three innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

EDGE Analysis

Making his third start in 11 appearances and first since April 9, Crawford lasted 40 pitches (29 strikes) and did his best to soak up some innings after five Boston relievers had to pitch in the matinee. The 27-year-old has been effective in a swingman role this season, posting a 3.48 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB through 33.2 innings, and with Chris Sale (shoulder) back on the IL, Crawford could get stretched out and moved into the rotation if Sale's absence proves to be lengthy.

Boston manager Alex Cora said Crawford (ankle) will be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford sustained an ankle contusion on a comebacker during Saturday's win over the Diamondbacks. He was able to recover and made an athletic play to get the runner at first base before the right-hander was removed from the game. Crawford was unavailable Sunday.

Crawford was removed from Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with a bruised right ankle, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Crawford was hit in the ankle by a comebacker, and he was unable to continue after throwing a few warmup pitches. The right-hander will likely need to undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but for now he's considered day-to-day.