Phillies, Dodgers Pursue Garrett Crochet Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers both pursued Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet before the trade deadline, but ultimately failed to secure a deal due to their unwillingness to part with top prospects. The Phillies did not offer Andrew Painter, their second-ranked prospect recovering from Tommy John surgery, while the Dodgers withheld catcher Dalton Rushing, their top prospect. Despite making attractive offers, the White Sox declined to trade Crochet, who is under club control for two more seasons and had a breakout season with a 3.65 ERA and 167 strikeouts. The Dodgers opted to acquire Jack Flaherty from the Tigers instead, while the Phillies ended up without a starting pitcher. The demand for Crochet remains high, with expectations that he will be a valuable asset in future trades. Both teams are navigating a challenging injury landscape as they prepare for the playoffs.