(670 The Score) The Cubs are among the teams involved in the trade sweepstakes for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Wednesday morning.
Around MLB, it’s viewed as inevitable that the White Sox will trade the 25-year-old Crochet this offseason, and the deal could come soon as the Winter Meetings are set to start next Monday.
Crochet posted a 3.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 146 innings across 32 starts in 2024, when he was named an All-Star in his first season as a starter in the big leagues. He also struck out 12.9 batters per nine innings.
Crochet was on a pitch count each start after the All-Star break as the White Sox prioritized his health and reduced his workload. He didn’t throw more than 62 pitches in any outing after Aug. 9.
In Crochet, rival teams see a frontline starter who will be one of the most affordable pitchers in baseball for the next two years. The arbitration-eligible Crochet is projected to make $2.9 million in 2025, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He’s under contract control through 2026.
With a strong farm system, the Cubs have the prospects – notably position players – to potentially get a trade done. So what would it take for the Cubs to acquire Crochet? 670 The Score hosts Mike Mulligan and David Haugh debated that on their show Wednesday morning.
“What about Owen Caissie, what about James Triantos and a shortstop prospect?” Haugh said of a potential deal for Crochet.
Caissie is a 24-year-old outfielder who’s rated as the 34th-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Triantos is a 21-year-old second baseman who’s rated as the 55th-best prospect in the game.
Listen to the full segment below.