White Sox star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet is drawing big interest from the Orioles, Red Sox, Dodgers and Phillies, among others.
The Orioles and Red Sox are well stocked with the position-player talent Chicago seeks. While the O’s surrendered some prospects at the deadline, this may be their best hope for an ace. Ultimately, they may have trouble outbidding bigger markets for Corbin Burnes.
Top trade names:
1. Crochet. While it’s a year later, his value is actually up thanks to the innings issue going away.
2. Nolan Arenado. Cardinals are shopping him, but full no-trade complicates things.
3. Josh Naylor. Might be getting pricey for the Guardians.
4. Vlad Guerrero Jr. The Jays will first try to lock him up, with the price tag likely to hit $350M.
5. Nick Castellanos. The Phillies may shake things up.
6. Jonathan India. He’s perennially in speculation with the Reds well stocked with infielders, and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported there’s talk of a swap for KC starter Brady Singer.
7. Gavin Lux. With Mookie Betts moving to the infield, maybe Lux could go in a Crochet deal. (Though the South Siders should probably aim younger.)
8. Devin Williams. The Brewers suggested they’re keeping him, so the star closer might be a deadline deal.
9. Alec Bohm. Part of a Philly shakeup?