The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly in the mix to acquire pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in an offseason trade.

It isn’t unheard of for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox to make trades, but could the teams link up for a blockbuster deal involving Garrett Crochet?

MLB season approaches, teams like the Chicago Cubs are looking to bolster their rosters by pursuing top talent, including a star pitcher from the Chicago White Sox. The MLB offseason is heating up, with New York Yankees star Juan Soto dominating headlines.

The Chicago White Sox are looking for a "meaningful piece," in return for center fielder Luis Robert Jr., according to The Athletic's Will Sammon, Katie

Per MLB insider Jon Morosi, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are among the "viable" clubs to add Crochet. That means that, of all the teams, it looks more and more likely that Crochet is headed to the NL Central.

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds typically compete on the baseball diamond, fighting for a playoff spot in the National League Central division. Both teams came up short of the postseason in 2024, with Chicago finishing in third place, and Cincinnati finishing fourth.

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Nearly any contending team or those hoping to contend have shown some level of interest in White Sox All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. Add the Cubs and Reds to the list, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.