Red Sox News: Boston avoids arbitration with pitcher, reveals spring training invites

Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians | MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images/GettyImagesMLB's contract arbitration deadline approaches, and by January 8, the Boston Red Sox and all other clubs must have defined contract structures for any of their arbitration-eligible players.

The Red Sox got a head start on this process when they signed Jarren Duran and Connor Wong to new contracts in November. On January 6, Kutter Crawford agreed to new contract terms with Boston.

The righty pitcher signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract for 2026. His salary is the same as it was in 2025 when he missed the entire campaign with a right knee injury followed by a wrist ailment, which required…