ESPN’s Jesse Rogers recently surveyed 18 MLB executives and insiders, posing several questions, including where Chicago White Sox ace might be traded this offseason—if at all.
Of the 18 experts, five predicted that the New York Mets would be His destination, making them the leading contender among potential trade partners.
The speculation makes sense. The Mets need to replace multiple starting pitchers this offseason, and while free agency offers some solutions, they can’t rely solely on signing aces. A trade for a high-level arm like Him could complement their offseason plans, potentially alongside a big free-agent acquisition.
### Proposed Trade:
**To the New York Mets:**
– LHP Garrett Crochet
**To the Chicago White Sox:**
– OF/1B Ryan Clifford (Mets’ No. 4 prospect)
– UTL Ronny Mauricio (Mets’ No. 6 prospect)
– SS Boston Baro (Mets’ No. 16 prospect)
This deal revolves around two of the Mets’ top-ten prospects: Ryan Clifford and Ronny Mauricio.
– **Clifford**, 21, boasts elite raw power, evidenced by 45 home runs in 269 professional games, justifying his high ranking in a strong Mets farm system.
– **Mauricio** made his MLB debut last season, showing flashes of significant potential. While parting with him would be difficult, his future role with the Mets is uncertain as they pursue marquee free agents.
– **Baro** is a developmental prospect with notable speed and a solid hit tool, though he’s more of a wild card.
The White Sox, eager to bolster their position-player depth in the minors, would find value in the Mets’ talent pool. The proposed names could be adjusted, but the Mets have enough high-level prospects to make a compelling offer.
For the Mets, adding Crochet could be a game-changer. Pairing him with a free-agent ace like Corbin Burnes or Blake Snell—or using the flexibility to pursue a hitter like Juan Soto—would significantly bolster their roster for 2025 and beyond.
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