The New York Mets and New York Yankees are engaged in a fierce bidding war for starting pitcher Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox. Other teams interested include the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox. Crochet, 25, is under club control for two more seasons before becoming a free agent and is considered a valuable asset due to his low salary. The Mets are seen as having an edge in negotiations for Crochet due to the talent they can offer in exchange. The Yankees, on the other hand, have a top position prospect in Jasson Domínguez but have questions surrounding their other young hitters. The Phillies and Red Sox have also shown interest in Crochet, but the chances of a deal with them seem slim. The Mets have been actively pursuing Crochet at the Winter Meetings, while the Yankees are considering their options to strengthen their pitching rotation. Crochet was converted from a reliever to a starter last season and had impressive statistics, including a 3.58 ERA, 209 strikeouts, and 33 walks in 146 innings. Both New York teams are looking to bolster their pitching staff as they compete for top talent in the MLB.
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Sources: Yankees, Mets, and other teams interested in acquiring White Sox starter Garrett Crochet
