New York Mets insider explains why the Chicago White Sox will hand Garrett Crochet the team’s best offer this winter

This week a New York Mets An insider revealed that the team likely has enough prospects to complete a Garrett hook trade. But that’s still unlikely to be enough for the Chicago White Sox and too expensive for the team from Queens.

The MLB offseason is upon us. The Mets are expected to be a big player in the free agent and trade markets. The franchise has long been known for making waves in the offseason. Especially after Steve Cohen became the owner. However, a year ago, they decided to go on bargain purchases and pay off the large debt that arose in 2023.

The shackles are now off as a large amount of cash has disappeared from the books this month. However, the organization has also done a good job of filling out its farm system over the past few years to improve its chances of making effective deals.

One particular trade target they have been linked with since the summer Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Chi-Town knows they won’t be able to keep him when he’s eligible to become a free agent in a couple of seasons. That’s why they want to sell it high now.

Unfortunately, it looks like the price will be too high for the Mets.

Garrett Crochet Stats (2024): 6-12 record, 3.58 ERA, 1.068 WHIP, 209 strikeouts, 146 innings

The New York Mets are unlikely to trade Garrett Crochet to the Chicago White Sox.

“As for whether the Mets have the necessary prospects to land Chicago for Crochet, league sources say they probably do, but it’s close.” Athletic Mets reporting Will Sammons wrote this week.

Chicago is looking for a talented youngster who can play center. New York has great prospects Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña who could qualify. But after that the position fell a little. Additionally, according to Sammon, “the Mets system has been hit hard by injuries in 2024, making some evaluations difficult.”

Garrett Crochet Contract: Two years, $2.9 million in arbitration value for 2025

Former general manager Zach Scott recently floated the idea of a trade package including Williams, Ronnie Mauricio, Brett Bateyand Jesus Baez can make a deal. However, he also claimed that he probably wouldn’t do it from the perspective of the New York Mets. Because this is too high a cost for a developing system.

Scott also believes that despite the good offer, the Chicago White Sox could get better. Especially since they’ll also want a good pitching prospect. And such teams as Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have better players at the position than the Mets.