By Wednesday’s deadline for pitchers and catchers to report to the Red Sox spring training complex, Garrett Crochet was already nearly two weeks into his stay. And so far, so good for the young left-hander,

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.

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

Garrett Crochet talks about fitting in with the Red Sox clubhouse, his long-term future in Boston and more ahead of Spring Training

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.