Yankees, Mets Pursue White Sox Pitcher Crochet

The New York Mets and Yankees are aggressively pursuing a trade for Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet, who had a strong 2024 season with a 3.58 ERA and is under team control until 2027 at a modest projected salary of $2.9 million. Both teams are competing against the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox, but the Mets currently have an edge due to their farm system's better alignment with the White Sox's needs for up-the-middle position players. Key prospects such as Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña, and Jett Williams are potential trade pieces for the Mets. The Yankees, having been previously unable to strike a deal due to their prospect offerings, find themselves in a similar position this winter. Despite the interest, no teams are close to finalizing a trade at this time. Crochet's impressive performance and team control make him a highly sought-after player this offseason.