Repping some new Sox! Red Sox land Crochet from White Sox. How could this affect 2025 and beyond?
Photo Credit :(USATSI) As you likely know, the Red Sox recently acquired left-handed ace Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects. The players sent to Chicago were catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, utility infielder Chase Meidroth, and pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez—all of whom rank among the top 25 prospects in the Red Sox minor league system. Giving up four prospects is a hefty price, but trading for a lefty ace from the White Sox has worked before, as seen in the Chris Sale trade. Considering the current market for starting pitchers, where Blake Snell and Max Fried secured massive contracts from the Yankees and Dodgers, it's clear that ownership is hesitant to commit to another large deal. Ken Rosenthal reported that owner John Henry feels burned by the contracts given to David Price and Chris Sale. This reluctance to spend big on aging starters makes the Croche...