After the Boston Red Sox lost out on Juan Soto and Max Fried to the Mets and Yankees, respectively, the Sox had to make a move. On Dec. 11, they delivered with a trade.
Boston is close to acquiring Chicago White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet, the biggest name on the pitching market this offseason, per Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe. The White Sox will receive top catching prospect Kyle Teel, 2024 first-round draft pick Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and righty Wikelman Gonzalez.
The Red Sox were recently characterized as smaller players in the Crochet market, behind the Reds and Yankees. After New York swept in and offered Fried a record-breaking contract for a lefty starter, Boston had to do something to become relevant in the American League East. It used its deep prospect pool to its advantage to secure a breakout star.
Crochet will round out Boston’s rotation as the only lefty — at least for now. Earlier this afternoon, the Red Sox were still involved in other pitchers’ markets, including Corbin Burnes. More additions could be coming to the Sox’s staff if they play their cards right.
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