When the Boston Red Sox announced they were placing ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, it was easy to assume the worst. All arm injuries to pitchers these days seemingly have the potential to cost them the season, even if shoulders are typically less scary than elbows. Crochet, who shouldered a huge workload last year in his first season with the Sox, was pitching far worse in year two, a signal that something might indeed be wrong. However, when Crochet issued an update on his own condition on Wednesday, the signals he sent were about the best Red Sox fans could have hoped for. If you like our content,  choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google . What Crochet said regarding shoulder issue Apr 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.…