The Boston Red Sox have finally strengthened their pitching staff by acquiring 25-year-old pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. In exchange, they traded a significant number of prospects, including top-five picks Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery.
Crochet, who finished last season with 209 strikeouts in just 146 innings (32 starts), is considered a top-level talent with a low-level contract. According to MLB insider Joel Sherman, this trade allows the Red Sox to remain flexible for future free agency decisions, as they can now offer top-tier contracts without worrying about losing their best players.
Sherman praised the White Sox’s approach in the trade, saying they effectively balanced “quantity and quality” by acquiring two of the Red Sox’s top prospects. Meanwhile, Jon Morosi believes the move was a strategic success for Chicago, allowing them to improve their roster while also addressing the loss of Max Fried to the Yankees.
If Crochet can live up to his potential, no one in Boston will question the trade. The acquisition sets an exciting new chapter for the Red Sox and their pitching staff.
Source: https://nesn.com/2024/12/mlb-insider-gives-startling-analogy-to-red-sox-garrett-crochet-deal