Garrett Crochet has been the No. 1 goal for a number of groups trying so as to add a game-changing beginning pitcher, however he revealed some alarming information that has common managers hesitating to strike a cope with the league’s worst workforce.
Crochet informed reporters he plans to pitch by way of the tip of the common season and skip a possible playoff run with a brand new workforce except he receives a contract extension. The assertion left GMs across the league shocked.
“Why,” one GM requested, “would I need to get a man who doesn’t need to pitch within the playoffs?”
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the cash to signal Crochet to an extension. His ask is just like that of Tyler Glasnow, who wished an extension to waive his no-trade clause. The distinction between the 2 is that Crochet doesn’t have playoff expertise.
An extension would give Crochet job safety. He has endured a few accidents all through his profession that will hinder his potential extension affords if he have been to get harm once more earlier than signing with a brand new workforce. He’s solely making $800,000 and deserves a payday after what he’s finished this season.
Los Angeles shouldn’t be thought-about fully out however Crochet is unproven past the common season and has solely been with the White Sox, a workforce that has been within the cellar with out an inning of playoff baseball.
Name him grasping, nevertheless it sounds extra like Crochet is just petrified of going someplace new and doubtlessly getting harm. He’s additionally by no means been traded earlier than. He was drafted by Chicago in 2020 and has solely worn black and white. It’s all unchartered waters for the lefty, however the Dodgers are greatest suited to make a run at him forward of Tuesday’s commerce deadline.
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