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With key free agents such as Max Fried and Blake Snell slipping through the cracks, Red Sox fans were restless and increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the front office. As the offseason progressed, the pressure mounted to make a significant acquisition, and the trade for Crochet could be seen as a much-needed response to that call.
The Red Sox seized the opportunity by presenting an overwhelming offer for Crochet, sending four highly-regarded prospects back to Chicago. The players making the move to the White Sox include Kyle Teal (ranked No. 4 in the Red Sox system), Braden Montgomery (No. 5), Chase Meredith (No. 11), and Wman Gonzalez (No. 14). This reflects the Red Sox’s willingness to sacrifice potential future stars for immediate impact in their rotation.