The Boston Red Sox are reportedly gearing up for an aggressive offseason as they aim to remain competitive in the highly talented American League East. With plenty of room for improvement across the board, it’s widely believed that the Red Sox will prioritize acquiring an ace pitcher, even if it means pulling off a significant trade.
On MLB Network, Anthony Castrovince proposed a trade scenario that would bring Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to Boston. However, the suggested deal comes with a hefty price tag. According to Castrovince’s proposal:
Boston Red Sox receive:
- LHP Garrett Crochet
Chicago White Sox receive:
- 1B Triston Casas
- OF Braden Montgomery (Boston’s No. 5 prospect)
- SS Yoeilin Cespedes (Boston’s No. 7 prospect)
- RHP David Sandlin (Boston’s No. 10 prospect)
While Crochet would be an exciting addition for Boston, the trade’s cost raises eyebrows. Casas, a 24-year-old first baseman, showcased his ability to excel against major-league pitching in 2023, making him a highly valuable asset. Trading him could make sense if the return is exceptional, but his talent isn’t easily replaceable.
Montgomery, Boston’s first-round pick in 2024 and currently ranked as the 54th overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, hasn’t even had a chance to establish himself at the professional level. Moving him in such a deal would mark an unusually bold approach for the Red Sox. Meanwhile, Cespedes, a 19-year-old standout in rookie ball, is brimming with potential and nearing top-100 prospect status. Sandlin, while less polished, still holds untapped upside.
Packaging all these players together, especially proven talents like Casas and high-potential prospects, feels like an overpayment for Crochet. While Crochet could bolster Boston’s rotation, it seems more prudent for the Red Sox to explore free agency for an ace, such as offering Max Fried an extra $20 million, rather than sacrificing so much young talent in a trade.
