The Boston Red Sox should prioritize securing a top-tier starting pitcher this offseason to build a competitive roster for 2025.
The team’s rotation collapsed during the second half of the 2024 season, leaving them without a true ace. To get back on track, Boston must acquire a dependable starter, with names like Blake Snell, Max Fried, or Corbin Burnes as prime targets.
However, given the fierce competition in the pitching market, the Red Sox might also consider trading for one of the league’s most promising young arms.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan highlighted a potential move involving the Chicago White Sox, noting their willingness to deal left-hander Garrett Crochet. “While the (Chicago) White Sox haven’t completely been stripped for parts, they’re on their way, with (Garrett) Crochet primed to be moved,” Passan wrote.
Crochet, 25, had an impressive 2024 season, posting a 6-12 record with a 3.58 ERA, a 209-to-33 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a .222 batting average against, and a 1.07 WHIP across 146 innings. Although he gained significant attention as a trade target during the summer deadline, Crochet opted not to pitch in the postseason, finishing the year with the 121-loss White Sox.
Despite his youth, Crochet’s market value is projected at approximately $129 million over seven years, or around $18 million annually, per Spotrac.
If Boston cannot secure Snell, Fried, or Burnes, trading for Crochet could be a strong alternative. However, acquiring the talented lefty would require a significant investment in prospect capital, leaving Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow with tough decisions to shape the team’s future.
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