The Boston Red Sox just pulled off a major trade to bring in one of baseball’s rising stars. Left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet is heading to Boston after a blockbuster deal with the Chicago White Sox. It’s the kind of move that could change the game for both teams.
To land Crochet, the Red Sox had to give up a lot of young talent. They sent catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth, and pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez to Chicago. These four are some of Boston’s top prospects, according to MLB Pipeline, and it shows how serious the Red Sox are about competing right now.
Crochet, just 24, has been turning heads as a lefty starter with serious strikeout power. He had a breakout season last year, earning his first All-Star nod. Over 146 innings, he posted a solid 3.58 ERA, racked up 209 strikeouts, and only walked 33 batters. Not bad for a guy on a struggling White Sox team that unfortunately made some unwanted history with the worst record ever in a single season.
Now, Crochet heads to Fenway Park, where Boston desperately needed a strong left-handed pitcher in their rotation. With two years of affordable team control before he hits free agency in 2027, he’s exactly the kind of player Red Sox fans can get excited about for both now and the future.
This move was extra important for Boston after missing out on other big names. When the Yankees snagged star pitcher Max Fried in free agency, Red Sox GM Craig Breslow had to act fast. With the Mets also reportedly interested in Crochet, Boston made sure to sweeten the deal enough to win the race.
For the White Sox, this trade is another step in their ongoing rebuild. After a rough season, Chicago is focused on stacking their farm system with talented young players, and this deal does just that. Adding Teel, Montgomery, Meidroth, and Gonzalez gives them hope for brighter days ahead.
As for the Red Sox, they might not be done making moves just yet. Boston was reportedly in the mix for Juan Soto and could still be looking to add more star power to their roster. It’s clear the team is aiming high as they gear up for a playoff push.
The 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with Crochet now at the heart of Boston’s rotation and both teams working toward their goals in very different ways.
