After being on a “short leash” with the Chicago White Sox last season, Garrett Crochet is hoping to push the envelope with the Boston Red Sox this year.

Ace status is never given. It’s taken. But it sure looks like Crochet is the real deal, which should be fun for years to come.

Boston Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet addressed the possibility of signing a long-term extension for the first time since last year's trade deadline. At least for the time being, it doesn't sound like something that's high on his priority list.

New Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet addressed the media on Wednesday and touched on the topic of extension talks.

Garrett Crochet expressed admiration for Walker Buehler during his first press conference with the Boston Red Sox. Crochet, previously with the Chicago White Sox, is excited about his potential long-term future with the Red Sox and looks forward to contributing to the historic franchise.

The Red Sox intend to make extending Garrett Crochet a priority this winter. On Wednesday, though, he offered a stark reminder that such a deal is no slam dunk.

After trading four prospects for Crochet in December, the Sox would welcome a deal that goes beyond the two more seasons he has before free agency.

Garrett Crochet is only under team control through 2026, leaving some questions about his long-term future in Boston. On Wednesday, the first day of Red Sox Spring Training, the lefty made it clear that his focus isn't on putting pen to paper just yet.

Spring training officially kicked off Wednesday when Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers were in attendance for their first workout.