NY Mets Face Tough Decision: Mets Must Give up Future Stars for…
The New York Mets made an improbable run in the postseason before losing in the National League Championship Series. They could be aggressive this winter in order to reach the Fall Classic in 2025.
While listing players the Mets should trade for, FanSided’s Josue De Jesus urged the team to acquire Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet in a winter blockbuster.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale revealed that the White Sox plan to move Crochet this winter. However, as De Jesus noted, it will not be cheap. He has club control and an All-Star selection under his belt. 2024 was Crochet’s first year as a starter. Spotrac projects Crochet to sign a six-year, $160 million deal when he hits free agency after the 2026 season.
“Crochet is an exceptional launcher,” wrote De Jesus. “The left-hander, who remembers a younger Chris Sale, has a lethal arsenal with his pitches generating a swing and miss greater than 30% with a total K% of 35.1%, a BB% of just 5.5%, and a wOBA of .280.”
The Mets’ top priority will be keeping Pete Alonso in New York. They could lose Sean Manaea in free agency. Crochet would not be a burden on the payroll and could give their rotation an elite arm.
