The Red Sox gave Garrett Crochet a six-year, $170 million extension despite him logging only 151 innings total as a major league starting pitcher to date.

Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

Opening Day came and went without a deal, but Craig Breslow said the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet both felt they weren't far apart and ultimately pushed a new six-year extension over the finish line.

Left-hander Garrett Crochet is "here to stay" after signing a six-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox worth a reported $170 million.

BALTIMORE — Garrett Crochet is now set to be a member of the Red Sox for the long haul. Are others to follow? While discussing Crochet’s six-year extension that runs from the 2026-31 seasons, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow underscored the team’s interest in additional deals.

Dan Roche and Joe Weil discuss the significance of the team locking up its ace to a six-year, $170 million extension.

Breaking down what the extensions for Crochet, Raleigh, Tanner Bibee, Brandon Pfaadt and Alejandro Kirk might mean for similar players.

The Red Sox wanted a measure of protection in case Crochet suffers a major arm injury. In order to give that, Crochet had to get further benefit if he remained healthy.

Newly acquired lefty hurler Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox agreed to a six-year contract worth $170 million on Monday night, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The deal includes an opt-out after 2030.