What happened: Jon Morosi said Garrett Crochet could be available out of the Boston bullpen in the postseason. The role would come upon his return from injury. Boston continues to sort relief options for October.

Why it matters: A bullpen assignment limits workload while keeping a left-handed power arm on the October roster. Depth matters for a fifth-seed club lined up for a road wild-card series. Final bullpen construction will shape late-game matchups.

What to watch: Watch for Boston to clarify Crochet's throwing progression and roster status before October roles are set.