Wilyer Abreu Likely Not Enough for Red Sox to Land Garrett Crochet
It appears that Wilyer Abreu, the Boston Red Sox outfield prospect, will not be enough to secure a trade for Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet. Despite Abreu’s promise as a power-hitting outfielder in the Red Sox system, sources indicate that the White Sox are looking for a much stronger return in exchange for Crochet, a hard-throwing left-handed reliever with a high ceiling.
Abreu, who had a strong showing in the minor leagues, particularly with his bat, has caught the attention of teams across baseball. However, his value is not expected to be high enough for the White Sox to consider moving Crochet, who has the potential to be a key piece of their bullpen for years to come. The 24-year-old Crochet, who boasts a fastball regularly hitting 100 mph, has shown flashes of elite talent since being drafted by the White Sox in 2020. Despite struggling with injuries at times, his electric stuff makes him a highly coveted commodity.
While Abreu has shown impressive power and the ability to hit for average, scouts remain uncertain about his ability to transition to Major League pitching, especially in a high-stakes environment like Boston. This uncertainty, coupled with the fact that Crochet is under team control for several more seasons, makes it unlikely that the Red Sox can land the lefty with a package centered around Abreu alone.
The White Sox, in rebuilding mode, are reportedly seeking a more established or higher-ceiling player to help their efforts. Boston, however, may need to add additional prospects or look for alternative trade partners if they wish to acquire Crochet, as the current offer is falling short.