The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly making efforts to trade for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. With Blake Snell seemingly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the competition for the 26-year-old lefty could intensify. The question now is whether president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski can outbid other teams to secure a deal before another team steps in.
The Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation is led by Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, with Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez providing reliable mid-rotation depth. However, veteran Taijuan Walker is a weak link. In his second year of a four-year, $72 million contract, Walker struggled with a 7.10 ERA over 83 2/3 innings. Replacing him with Garrett Crochet would significantly improve the rotation. Crochet posted a 3.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 209 strikeouts over 146 innings in 2024, earning his first All-Star selection. With Blake Snell likely joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, teams seeking a left-handed starter, such as the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, will now turn their attention to free agent Max Fried. As more left-handed pitchers sign, competition for Crochet will intensify. Should the Phillies make the White Sox an offer they can’t refuse? Chris Landers of FanSided proposed a potential trade deal.
– Phillies receive: left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet
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