Garrett Crochet (shoulder) has started a throwing proression. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters Crochet, who has progressed to flat-ground throwing at roughly 60 feet, is at the very outset of his throwing program.

BOSTON — Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet (shoulder inflammation) told WEEI on Wednesday that he’s willing to pitch out of the bullpen if and when he’s healthy enough to return from the 60-day injured list.

Garrett Crochet has still not started throwing since the Red Sox placed their ace on the injured list on April 29. Dealing with left shoulder inflammation, Crochet provided an update on his status on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast this week.

Tim Healey of the Boston Globe reports that "there are no guarantees that" Garrett Crochet (shoulder) will pitch again this year.