Red Sox Targeting Garrett Crochet, Shane Bieber

The Boston Red Sox are actively engaging in trade discussions to acquire Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, with competition from teams like the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Crochet, who has transitioned from a reliever to a starting pitcher, is considered a valuable asset due to his impressive 2024 performance, highlighted by a 3.58 ERA and 209 strikeouts. Despite Red Sox owner John Henry's hesitance towards high-cost deals, Boston's robust prospect pool positions them well to potentially acquire Crochet without sacrificing top prospects like Roman Anthony. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are also linked to former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, as a potential short-term signing. Rumors about trading first baseman Triston Casas for a top pitcher have been downplayed by Red Sox's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, who emphasizes Casas's potential and value to the team.