Joe Pisapia recommended accepting a trade involving Garrett Crochet and Bo Bichette in a keeper/dynasty league format. He argued strongly in favor of the Crochet and Bichette side (Crochet at $16, Bichette at $4), pointing out Crochet is already proving himself at the MLB level, while Bichette is an established hitter at a minimal cost. The package they are exchanging (Jackson Jobe, Matt Shaw, and Andrew Painter) presents future potential but significant uncertainty. Pisapia clearly preferred the immediate and stable production the Crochet/Bichette side provided, making it a worthwhile dynasty deal.

Vaughn Dalzell advised backing Garrett Crochet at +450 odds for AL Cy Young, highlighting his strong performance in 2024. Crochet posted 209 strikeouts against only 33 walks in 146 innings, resulting in a solid 3.58 ERA. His 4.9 WAR last year notably surpassed top pitchers like Logan Webb and Aaron Nola. Dalzell emphasized Crochet's remarkable 6.3 strikeout-to-walk ratio and argued that leaving the White Sox for Boston will allow Crochet increased innings and better run support, critical factors for his Cy Young candidacy. Dalzell also recommended a smaller wager on Crochet to lead MLB in wins at +2200 odds, projecting Boston's stronger offense will turn short outings from 2024 into deeper starts and substantially improved records.

Chris Welsh is confidently backing Garrett Crochet for AL Cy Young at odds of +450 due to Crochet's phenomenal strikeout-centric spring and last season's exceptional performance despite being on a weak team. Crochet exhibits elite strikeout capabilities, manageable walk rates, and is positioned at the top of Boston's rotation, providing plenty of win opportunities. Welsh acknowledged the challenges posed by Boston's hitter-friendly ballpark and tough divisional matchups, but ultimately believes Crochet's dominance on the mound and the Red Sox's aggressive roster strategy solidifies his appeal as a strong Cy Young candidate.

Chris Welsh loves Garrett Crochet to lead MLB in strikeouts this season, pointing out the exceptional value at 10-to-1 odds. Crochet is projected by Derek Carty's 'The BAT' system as fifth or sixth in total strikeouts league-wide, only about 16 strikeouts behind projected MLB leader Dylan Cease, but crucially with 30-40 fewer innings pitched projected. Crochet holds the highest projected strikeouts per nine innings in baseball. Welsh noted that Crochet is currently projected for only slightly more innings than he pitched last season due to conservative innings projections, which many systems underestimate. He expects the contending Red Sox to push Crochet past these conservative marks, adding potentially 10-20 extra innings. Welsh emphasized that adding just 10 innings could put Crochet near the league lead in strikeouts, and 20 additional innings would likely result in Crochet surpassing all others. Although acknowledging questions around pitching half his games in hitter-friendly Fenway Park and facing tough competition in the AL East, Welsh finds immense betting value and strongly advises this wager.

Chris Welsh is sounding alarms regarding Garrett Crochet after watching all his starts this season. Welsh is concerned about Crochet's diminished velocity, change in pitch mix, drop in whiffs, and inability to properly grip the ball in cold weather starts. Welsh recalled Crochet's poor April splits last season, posting a 5.97 ERA and a notably high 7 home runs allowed, attributing Crochet's early struggles partially to cold weather conditions. Despite a strong showing in his most recent outing, Welsh suggests these conditions will negatively impact Crochet's early-season fantasy value and recommends caution moving forward.

Guy Boston called attention to Garrett Crochet's impressive recent performance for Boston against Baltimore, where he looked excellent on the mound. Pairing Crochet's promising pitching form against Toronto's offense, combined with Boston's favorable batting splits against left-handed pitching from Lucas, Guy Boston feels Crochet provides strong support to back the Red Sox in today's matchup. Crochet coming off such confidence-inspiring results bolsters the case that the Red Sox can bounce back offensively after yesterday's cooling off.

Garion Thorne recommended backing Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox run-line (-1.5), highlighting Crochet's strong recent performance including an eight-inning scoreless outing against the Orioles. Crochet owns a stellar 1.38 ERA, 1.92 FIP, and has yet to allow a homer in this young season across 13 innings. Thorne emphasized Toronto's weak offense as a key driver, noting the Blue Jays' league-low five home runs and poor .106 ISO (third-worst in MLB). Given Toronto's reliance on stringing multiple hits ("station-to-station") and Crochet's high strikeout ability (.216 opponent batting average), Thorne sees another effective outing from Crochet. Additionally, Boston holds an elite .316 batting average and 137 wRC+ against left-handed pitching this season, providing further confidence they'll bounce back offensively against Jays starter and journeyman Easton Lucas, who carries a career MLB ERA of 7.71.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommended betting on the Red Sox to win and cover the spread, highlighting the return of pitcher Garrett Crochet as a significant boon to Boston's pitching staff. Crochet, who has delivered two multi-run victories already this season, represents an upgrade over pitchers that recently shut down Toronto's offense. Boston carries momentum following a sweep of St. Louis, including an offensive outburst (18 runs scored in one game). Considering Toronto's recent hitting woes and Boston's recent strong form, the Red Sox hold clear betting value.

Matt Perrault is taking the Red Sox run line (-1.5) at plus 120 odds, backing Garrett Crochet in his home debut at Fenway Park. Crochet has had two solid starts this season, leading to a 3-0 win over the Orioles and a 5-2 win over the Rangers, going deep into games and limiting earned runs effectively. Perrault strongly favors this spot as Toronto is starting Easton Lucas, a relatively inexperienced 28-year-old lefty who, due to Fenway's features and right-handed Boston hitters like a red-hot Alex Bregman, might struggle. He expects Boston to bounce back after yesterday's loss, taking advantage of Crochet's strong form and a good matchup against Lucas.

Kody Malstrom advises taking the under 0.5 runs first-inning bet in the Blue Jays vs Red Sox game because Garrett Crochet enters as a strong Cy Young favorite after a narrow miss last year. Crochet benefits heavily from rival pitcher Tarik Skubal's slow start, and will look to cement himself further at the top of the oddsboard. He's been highly effective so far, holding opponents to less than one hit per inning, a WHIP of 0.923, and a stellar 1.93 FIP, indicating minimal contact allowed. This aligns perfectly against a Blue Jays offense known for struggling to drive runners in and demonstrating below-average contact rates. Facing Crochet could exacerbate this issue even further. The opposing pitcher, Easton Lucas, debuted impressively with a flawless 0.00 ERA, 0.600 WHIP, and allowed just 1 hit with 3 strikeouts. Although Boston has a strong lineup ranking high in hits, Lucas gains support from Toronto's stout defensive unit, which ranks ninth in Defensive Efficiency, further decreasing the likelihood of a first-inning run.

Michael Savio is bullish on Garrett Crochet's chances to dominate against the Blue Jays, recommending betting the Red Sox on the run line (-1.5, +112 odds). Crochet has enjoyed a stellar beginning to his Red Sox tenure, owning a 1.38 ERA and a sparkling 0.92 WHIP through two starts. His recent performance was particularly impressive as he completely shut down the Orioles over eight innings, surrendering just four hits and racking up eight punchouts. Toronto, meanwhile, has struggled offensively, having just been swept by the Mets in a series where they scored three runs total over three games. Savio expects Crochet to again neutralize a cold Jays lineup, while projecting Boston's offense—top-three in MLB in OPS and recently energized by Rafael Devers hitting .526 over the first five games of April—to handle rookie Easton Lucas, who faces a considerably tougher opposition compared to his first career start last week against the Nationals.

Cash Out Sports Picks advised betting on the Red Sox to win due to Garrett Crochet's strong start to the season, allowing only two runs over 13 innings and striking out 12 hitters. Toronto's offense has been ice cold, scoring just three total runs in their recent three-game series with the Mets. Key Blue Jays hitters Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander are still home-runless, and George Springer, who has just one home run, recently collided with the outfield wall and may not be at full health. With Toronto's bats struggling and Crochet's impressive form, Boston was recommended as the money line pick for this matchup.

Jimmy Adams is recommending betting against Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox today, highlighting concern after Crochet's recent $170 million extension. Adams explained that Crochet primarily relies on just two pitches, the four-seamer and cutter, suggesting that as the game progresses, Baltimore hitters will comfortably key in on Crochet's fastball. Additionally, Adams emphasized the Orioles' strong offensive metrics, noting their MLB-best batting average on the early season, top-five run production, and power with 10 home runs already. Given this combination of factors—Crochet's predictability with limited pitch types and new contract-induced pressure, contrasted with Baltimore's strong offensive performance—Adams sees significant betting value on the Orioles.

Bettor Mark sees the Red Sox as a viable betting option (-112 moneyline) against Baltimore, largely based on anticipated positive regression from their struggling offense. Despite their disappointing 1-4 start, Mark expects Boston's hitters to turn the corner, especially against Zach Eflin, whose strong initial performance Mark doesn't believe is sustainable against the Red Sox high-upside lineup. He acknowledges how hitter-friendly Camden Yards can be and indicates the modest juiced price on Boston reflects uncertainty surrounding Garrett Crochet's ability. Ultimately, it's a 'bet Red Sox or pass' scenario for him, clearly leaning positively toward Boston rebounding offensively.

Rob Donaldson is investing three units into the Red Sox moneyline against the Rangers. Donaldson highlights Nate Eovaldi's declining performance, notably his regression from peak form, frequent struggles with allowing hard hits, and vulnerability facing powerful left-handed hitters (which Boston has in abundance). On the other hand, Boston starter Garrett Crochet is now two full years removed from Tommy John surgery, which Donaldson emphasizes is typically the time pitchers regain mental confidence and full effectiveness. Given Crochet’s previously elite form with the White Sox pre-injury, Donaldson predicts him to recapture that form quickly this season and likes backing Boston as an undervalued side here.