The Boston Red Sox received some much-needed positive news on Thursday regarding the health of their two star pitchers, Garrett Crochet and Ranger Suárez, offering a glimmer of hope for a rotation that has been navigating a challenging stretch.

After recently welcoming Sonny Gray back from the injured list earlier this week, the team is eager to see Crochet, their ace, return to the mound. Crochet has been sidelined since April 26 with left shoulder inflammation, landing him on the 15-day IL. However, interim manager Chad Tracy provided an encouraging update before Thursday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, Crochet has resumed throwing on flat ground at 60 feet as he gradually builds back his arm strength. While there's no firm timeline for his return, this marks a significant step forward in his recovery.

The news on Ranger Suárez is equally promising. Suárez exited his most recent start on May 3 due to right hamstring tightness, raising concerns about his availability. Although the Red Sox remain uncertain whether he will take the ball for his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Rays, Tracy confirmed that Suárez is "progressing" well. This progress suggests that the left-hander might avoid a trip to the injured list altogether, even if he needs an extra day or two to fully recover.

These updates come at a crucial time for Boston, which saw its lineup take a hit on Thursday when Roman Anthony was placed on the 15-day IL. While the offense deals with that setback, the rotation—which has been operating shorthanded—could soon return to full strength. If both Crochet and Suárez continue to heal without any setbacks, the Red Sox will have a formidable trio of arms ready to anchor their pitching staff as they push through the season.