Is Garrett Crochet worth it? Here’s what a source is hearing originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
With the MLB trade deadline exactly two weeks after this article was written, it’s curious how the White socks will operate as expected sellers.
More specifically, how will GM Chris Getz approach the Garrett Crochet trade? Multiple reports have indicated that South Side will likely shop the left-handed ace, who has been on a tear this season.
According to FanSided insider Robert Murray, teams are apparently willing to pay good money for his services.
“Absolutely incredible,” a “rival appraiser” texted Murray about Crochet. “Somebody should give them what they want. Fastball that explodes, angle, life (on his fastball) just absurd. I’d give them five prospects on him right now.”
The value of crochet, at the moment, is extremely high. The 25-year-old is having an elite season during his first full season as a starter, which is unprecedented, especially considering he recovered from Tommy John surgery in 2022 ahead of the 2024 season.
Even so, crochet took over this season. In 20 starts (107.1 innings), Crochet holds a 3.02 ERA and a 6-6 pitching record. He also has an incredible 0.950 WHIP.
Most impressively, Crochet leads MLB in strikeouts at the All-Star break, striking out 150 batters and walking 23. Speaking of the All-Star break, Crochet is expected to play in the game as part of his first All-Star nod. Career star.
Crochet’s commercial value is also positively impacted by the contractual situation. He is earning a modest $800,000 this season and will be under club control until 2027, according to Spotrac. Crochet is a dream for teams without caps.
But remember, there is no guarantee that the White Sox commercial Crochet will. They do not need. However, Getz is almost likely to ensure the White Sox “win the trade” on any deal they make for their star pitcher.
He did the same with Dylan Cease. For Cease, Getz returned three prospects (Drew Thorpe, Samuel Zavala and Jairo Iriarte) and veteran right-handed pitcher Steven Wilson.
White Sox fans can assume the same mentality will be shared in trade offers, including Luis Robert Jr., for example. There is no point in trading players who could realistically survive the South Side rebuild – unless they receive a reward in return.
That’s the mentality White Sox fans should expect from Getz as the deadline approaches. But it seems safe to say the league values crochet in the commercial market two weeks from now.
