The Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet in a blockbuster trade with the White Sox back in December with the idea he would swiftly emerge as the ace of their staff. That became a reality on Saturday morning,

Garrett Crochet will be the Red Sox’s Opening Day starter. Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced Friday morning that Crochet, Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler will pitch the club’s first three games to open the season in Texas.

Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Boston Red Sox in the opening series.