Red Sox Acquire Garrett Crochet from White Sox

The Boston Red Sox have acquired left-handed starter Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox, marking their first significant move of the MLB offseason. Crochet, 25, had a notable season with a 3.58 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 146 innings, making his first All-Star team despite the White Sox's struggles. This trade comes after the Red Sox lost out on other pitching targets, including Max Fried to the Yankees and Blake Snell to the Dodgers. The Braves, who were also rumored to be interested in Crochet as a potential replacement for the departed Fried, now face a challenge in filling significant innings in their rotation. Meanwhile, the White Sox had been exploring high-value trade options for Crochet, aiming for a return that would aid in their rebuilding efforts. The Cubs were linked to Crochet as well, but they ultimately were not among the leading contenders for his services.