The Boston Red Sox have struggled for too long, leaving fans frustrated with their lack of playoff success. Last offseason, hopes were high that the team would add strong players to boost its roster, but Red Sox executive Craig Breslow chose to play it safe, resulting in another disappointing season.
This winter might be different, though. Rumors say the Red Sox are favorites to land star pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. Despite the White Sox’s poor 2024 season, Crochet stood out, showing solid stats that make him one of the most attractive trade targets this year. With a fast arm and potential to anchor the Red Sox’s rotation, Crochet could be just what Boston needs.
The Red Sox have a strong group of talented position players they could trade for Crochet. Although adding him would be costly, both in salary and in prospects, his talent and control through 2026 make him an appealing choice to boost Boston’s rotation.
Breslow faces a big decision: should he trade valuable prospects now to make the Red Sox competitive, or keep focusing on the future? For fans, landing Crochet could mean an end to “meaningless baseball” and a real shot at the playoffs.
