MLB front office executives expect the Chicago White Sox to trade left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. Jim Bowden From The Athletic.

“Every front office executive I’ve talked to believes Garrett Crochet will be traded before the end of this year, and they say the Red Sox, Orioles and Dodgers are the most likely landing spots because all three have young, everyday position players. The White Sox will be on the team for two more years.” he wants in return for the 25-year-old leftist in control,” Bowden wrote.

Crochet, in his first year as a starter in the league, went 6-12 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 2.69 FIP in 32 starts (146.0 innings) last season. His 209 strikeouts were good enough for a 12.9 K/9 rate.

Crochet was involved in trade rumors last year. In the days before the deadline, Ken Rosenthal An official from The Athletic reported that the Crochet market remains “active,” along with notes on interested teams.

“The market for Crochet remains active, according to sources with knowledge of trade discussions involving him. While some teams have been reluctant to move forward due to reports that he has refused to qualify for the play-offs without a contract extension, other clubs continue to pursue him. He has been in the squad from the start.” The two clubs involved, the San Diego Padres and Dodgers, are believed to be among them.”

However, there was also news from Jon Heyman. New York Post Crochet wouldn’t have made the playoffs without overtime.

Crochet stayed in Chicago. The White Sox limited their at-bats significantly in the final stretch. missed them all 2022 After undergoing Tommy John surgery, left shoulder inflammation landed him on the injured list. 2023.

But Crochet showed tremendous promise in 2024. In theory, he’s a pitcher the White Sox should try to expand, but the team also needs to overhaul their entire roster after losing an MLB-record 121 games. Chicago wants “young, everyday position players,” as Bowden said. This request makes sense as the team hit .221 with a .618 OPS last year.

As for Crochet’s next target, no team will ever turn down the opportunity to acquire a talented left-handed starting pitcher in his mid-20s after an All-Star season.

In Los Angeles, the rich would get even richer with the Dodgers coming off a World Series victory. Boston’s pitching staff was below average last year, finishing ninth in ERA in the American League. Crochet would probably be the staff ace there. Baltimore hasn’t been very good either (eighth in the AL in ERA) and roster star Corbin Burnes is a free agent. Even though it’s a team He wants to sign a contract with him.