Red Sox land lefty starter Garrett Crochet in trade with White Sox

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Talented left-handed starter Garrett Crochet is switching Sox. 

The Boston Red Sox have landed Crochet in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox.

Boston is sending prospect catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-handed pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez to the White Sox in exchange for Crochet.

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet throws during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. (Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images)

The New York Mets, who already landed Juan Soto on a record-breaking $765 million deal, were reportedly also in the running for Crochet's services next season. The Red Sox, a team with a deep farm system, unloaded four top-15 prospects to get the deal done, per MLB Pipeline.

What the Red Sox get in return is a budding star in their rotation, which needed a stud from the left side. Crochet is also under cheap team control for two years before becoming a free agent in 2027. 

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The White Sox made all the wrong MLB history last season with the worst record ever in a single year, but Crochet was a lone bright spot on the roster. 

In his first All-Star season, Crochet pitched to a 3.58 ERA over 146 innings with 209 strikeouts and 33 walks.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. (Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images)

His swing-and-miss stuff is what the Red Sox hope can be delivered at Fenway Park and beyond this season as a top-line