Red Sox Acquire All-Star Garrett Crochet in Blockbuster Trade with White Sox
Boston bolsters its rotation with the young ace, while Chicago accelerates its rebuild with a four-prospect haul.
- The Boston Red Sox traded four prospects, including two Top 100 MLB Pipeline players, to the Chicago White Sox for All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet.
- Garrett Crochet, 25, emerged as a dominant starter in 2024, striking out 209 batters in 146 innings with a 1.07 WHIP after transitioning to the rotation post-Tommy John surgery.
- The White Sox received catcher Kyle Teel (MLB No. 25 prospect), outfielder Braden Montgomery (No. 54), infielder Chase Meidroth, and pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez as part of the deal.
- This trade addresses Boston’s urgent need for a top-tier starting pitcher after missing out on free agents Blake Snell and Max Fried earlier in the offseason.
- For Chicago, the trade aligns with its rebuilding strategy, adding high-upside talent to its farm system while capitalizing on Crochet’s value with two years of team control remaining.
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