The Chicago White Sox considered trading their top players, Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert Jr., during the season, but ultimately did not make a move. Now, during the offseason, Crochet is drawing significant interest from other teams. He was the most sought after already-employed player at the GM meetings, with the White Sox openly telling teams that he is available for trade. The Phillies and Dodgers are reported to be the most aggressive in pursuing Crochet, with expectations that he will be traded by the end of the winter meetings.
One potential landing spot for Crochet is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who already have a strong rotation but could benefit from adding the talented young pitcher. With players like Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers could have the best rotation in baseball with the addition of Crochet. The Red Sox are also in need of pitching and could explore acquiring Crochet to bolster their roster. The 25-year-old pitcher could be acquired for top prospects in a trade, providing the Red Sox with a valuable addition to their pitching staff.
The Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in Crochet in the past and could be in the running for a trade this offseason. Philadelphia struggled with its starting rotation in the previous season, leading to regrets for not acquiring a starter like Crochet. Acquiring Crochet would require a significant haul of prospects, but could address one of the Phillies’ biggest needs. The New York Mets, under Steve Cohen’s ownership, are expected to be aggressive in building their roster through a mix of prospects, free agents, and trades. Adding Crochet could save the Mets money for pursuing other key players in free agency.
As the trade rumors surrounding Garrett Crochet continue to swirl, the baseball world is watching closely to see where the talented pitcher will end up. With interest from multiple teams, including the Dodgers, Red Sox, Phillies, and Mets, Crochet’s future remains uncertain. The White Sox’s decision to make him available for trade has opened up possibilities for a potential deal that could significantly impact the teams involved. As the offseason progresses, it will be interesting to see where Crochet ultimately lands and how it shapes the rosters of the teams involved in the trade discussions.
