# Red Sox Pitching Crunch Time | Boston Red Sox News

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Podcast: [Boston Red Sox News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-red-sox-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456210)
Published: 2026-09-04T05:45:37+00:00
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The Red Sox pitching staff is in dire straits, battered by a brutal three-game series loss to the Mariners and missing key arms like Sonny Gray and Jake Bennett, who are resting up for the playoffs. With no trade deadline reinforcements, hope rests on injured starters Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck returning — Crochet nearing bullpen duty, Houck set for a rehab assignment next week after throwing simulated games. Houck, a reliable reliever with a 3.52 ERA in 86 appearances, could slot back into a bullpen role if he can regain his arm strength before the season ends. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e533d2e98f7f314a

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