The ace of the White Sox de ChicagoGarrett Crochet, is possibly the biggest name that will be on the trade market this offseason heading into 2025.
ESPN reporter Buster Olney mentioned the Red Sox de Boston as one of the top contenders for Crochet on the most recent episode of the “Baseball Tonight” podcast.
“I think it’s a safe bet that they’re going to trade him, and the two teams I’m following are the Mets and the Red Sox de BostonOlney said.
But what are the Chicago White Sox looking for him?
Given that 16 of their top 30 prospects are pitchers according to MLB Pipeline, adding more pitchers to their rebuilding roster is not a top goal for the Chicago White Sox.
Therefore, the general manager of the Chicago White Sox, Chris Getz, revealed that the package they are looking for Crochet is position players with few years of service or who are ready for the Major Leagues.
Is Wilyer Abreu an option? It seems so.
A recent report from Masslive’s Sean McAdam noted that the Chicago White Sox would be interested in making a trade with the Red Sox de Boston involving Wilyer Abreu, a 26-year-old outfielder who is just having his first full season in the Major Leagues.
Until now it is unknown how daring they can be. Red Sox de Boston in terms of making a decision about Wilyer Abreuwho along with Jarred Duran are two of his best young players, and, at the same time, a great defender, a good runner and oblivious to controversy.
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The possible finalist for the American League rookie of the year award and recent Gold Glove winner as a right fielder, Wilyer Abreu, seems to be one of the best pieces of the present and future of the Red Sox de Bostonwhom they acquired via trade in 2022 from the Houston Astros along with Emmanuel Valdez for veteran catcher Christian Vásquez.