The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox have agreed to a trade that will send left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox in exchange for a package of prospects, including infielder Alex Binelas and outfielder Reese McGuire.
The White Sox will receive Binelas, the Red Sox's No. 10 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, and McGuire, their No. 17 prospect. Binelas, 21, is a shortstop who was drafted by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft. He has a strong bat and good fielding skills. McGuire, 23, is an outfielder who was drafted by the Red Sox in the second round of the 2020 MLB draft. He has a good eye at the plate and is a solid runner.
Binelas is considered one of the top prospects in the Red Sox organization. He has a good hit tool and is a solid fielder. He is expected to be a major league contributor in the near future.
McGuire is a bit further away from the majors than Binelas, but he has a lot of potential. He has a good eye at the plate and is a solid runner. He needs to improve his power, but he has the potential to be a good all-around player.
The Red Sox are getting a young, talented pitcher in Crochet. He is a hard thrower with a good changeup and a developing slider. He has the potential to be a frontline starter.
The Red Sox are giving up two good prospects in Binelas and McGuire, but they are getting a player who could be a key part of their rotation for years to come.
The White Sox are getting two good prospects in Binelas and McGuire. Binelas is a potential everyday player, and McGuire has the potential to be a solid contributor.
The White Sox are giving up a good young pitcher in Crochet, but they are getting two players who could help them compete for a World Series title soon.
The Red Sox and White Sox have made a trade that could benefit both teams. The Red Sox are getting a young, talented pitcher in Crochet, while the White Sox are getting two good prospects in Binelas and McGuire.
It will be interesting to see how Crochet performs in Boston and how Binelas and McGuire develop in Chicago.
Here are some additional details about the trade:
- The Red Sox will also receive cash considerations in the deal.
- The trade is pending a physical.
- Crochet is expected to join the Red Sox in spring training.