Phillies Acquire 209-Strikeout All-Star Pitcher in Major Five-Player Trade Proposal
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly pursuing a trade for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. With Blake Snell seemingly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, competition for the 26-year-old southpaw could heat up. Should Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski act quickly to secure a deal before another team swoops in?
While the Phillies’ starting rotation is anchored by Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, and Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez offer stability in the middle, veteran Taijuan Walker has been a weak spot. His second year of a four-year, $72 million deal saw a disappointing 7.10 ERA in 83 2/3 innings. Replacing him with Crochet would provide a significant boost. Crochet posted a 3.58 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 209 strikeouts in 146 innings during a breakout 2024 season, earning his first All-Star selection. With Snell likely off the table, teams like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, who also seek a left-handed starter, may now turn their attention to free agent Max Fried.
As other left-handed pitchers find new homes for 2025, the competition for Garrett Crochet will intensify, making it a race for teams like the Phillies. Should Philadelphia make the White Sox an offer they can’t refuse? FanSided’s Chris Landers suggests a potential deal:
- Phillies Receive: Left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet
- White Sox Receive: Third baseman Alec Bohm, outfielder Justin Crawford, shortstop Starlyn Caba, and right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker
Including Walker in the deal could simply be a way for the Phillies to offload some of his salary. However, the rest of the package would be quite appealing. Despite his postseason struggles, Bohm was an All-Star in 2024 and drove in 97 RBIs across 606 plate appearances. Crawford and Caba are among the Phillies’ top five prospects, ranked third and fourth, respectively, by MLB.com.
This could be a tempting offer for Chicago, especially for two years of team control over Crochet. However, White Sox general manager Chris Getz is known for playing the long game. Last offseason, he waited until February to trade Dylan Cease to the Padres, and he may take a similar approach here, holding out for an even better deal as teams scramble for a productive left-handed starter.
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