White Sox Trade Crochet, Eye Rebuild with Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox have traded pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a substantial package of prospects, including top catching prospect Kyle Teel, along with Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. This move marks the beginning of a major rebuild for the White Sox after a historically poor season with 121 losses. Crochet had a notable season with a 6-12 record and a 3.58 ERA, earning AL Comeback Player of the Year. The White Sox are also considering trading centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. to accelerate their rebuild, with the Philadelphia Phillies being a potential destination. The Red Sox, having missed out on other free agents, view this trade as a cost-effective strategy to bolster their rotation.