The Boston Red Sox have called up prospect Jake Bennett to make his MLB debut Friday night against the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old left-hander replaces injured Garrett Crochet in the series opener at Fenway Park.
Boston announced the promotion of Jake Bennett, their No. 6 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, on Thursday. The club acquired the 6-foot-6 pitcher from the Washington Nationals in December in exchange for 23-year-old Luis Perales. Bennett, selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, impressed at Triple-A Worcester with three runs allowed (two earned) over 21 innings in five starts, striking out 16 and walking just three. He posted a 2.27 ERA across lower minor league levels in 2025, relying heavily on his changeup arsenal. This marks his first time at Triple-A before the call-up. Bennett steps in for 2025 AL Cy Young runner-up Garrett Crochet, who went on the injured list Wednesday—retroactive to Sunday—with left shoulder inflammation. The Red Sox face a challenging matchup against the Astros, who sit at 12-20 but boast MLB's third-highest team OPS at .784, powered by Yordan Alvarez's 12 home runs tied for the league lead. Houston counters with offseason acquisition Mike Burrows. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park.
