Garrett Crochet, a front-line starter for the White Sox, has been at the center of trade rumors and reports this summer. Bob Nightengale reported on Sunday morning that the team plans to trade Crochet before the deadline. However, White Sox analyst Steve Stone dismissed this idea during the team’s series finale against the Rockies. Stone expressed his belief that Crochet is not likely to be traded and will continue to wear the White Sox uniform proudly for the foreseeable future.
Crochet is just one of many White Sox players who have been mentioned in trade rumors this season. The team is expected to be sellers at the July 30 deadline, meaning that several players may be on the move, including Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, Tommy Pham, and Erick Fedde. Sell-offs like this one are common in MLB, and as the deadline approaches, reports and rumors about potential trades will only increase.
Stone, who was traded twice during his playing career, shared his perspective on what this time of year is like for players who are the subject of trade rumors. He explained that it can be unsettling to see or hear your name in connection with a possible trade, but it is a part of the business that players have to accept. The MLB trade deadline is set for 5 p.m. on July 30, and as the date approaches, the speculation around trades will only continue to grow.