Here is the latest trade buzz on White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, who is expected to be moved during the 2024 MLB offseason…
Dec. 11, 9:45 a.m.
The Red Sox have “not been an aggressor” on a potential trade for Crochet, per Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive, who note that the Mets, Yankees, and Reds have been more aggressive.
Per MassLive, the Red Sox — who were bidding for Max Fried before he signed an eight-year deal with the Yankees on Tuesday night — are preparing an offer for free agent Corbin Burnes.
If the Red Sox land Burnes, it would seemingly make it even less likely that they would trade multiple top prospects for Crochet.
Boston has one of the best farm systems in baseball, and could likely present the White Sox with a more attractive trade proposal for Crochet than any other interested team if they so choose.
As far as the Yankees, the Fried signing could possibly take them out of the running for Crochet.
Dec. 9, 10:47 p.m.
The Mets and Yankees are among the “most aggressive suitors” for Crochet, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
In addition to the New York teams, the Red Sox, Phillies, and Orioles are among those interested in dealing for the left-hander.
The White Sox have made it known that they are seeking up-the-middle prospects in a potential deal for Crochet.
Crochet, 25, has two years of team control remaining, as he’s arbitration-eligible for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
When Crochet was the subject of trade rumors during the deadline last season, he made it clear that he was open to signing a long-term deal before hitting free agency.