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.

As the White Sox look for their perfect Garrett Crochet trade suitor, the Cubs and Reds have thrown their names into the mix.

The Chicago Cubs could be a legitimate contender for one of the top pitchers on the market, not via free agency, but through a trade with their crosstown rival

Garrett Crochet’s move from the bullpen to the rotation for the Chicago White Sox turned out to be so successful that the left-hander quickly emerged as a pitcher in high demand leading up to the July 30 trade deadline.

The Reds are considered a "viable candidate" to trade for White Sox ace Garrett Crochet according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. The Cubs are also considered a realistic candidate.

Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford are both in the top 100. Miller struggled once promoted to Double-A, but Crawford had a fantastic season. Andrew Painter, the former top prospect in the Phillies system, has not pitched since 2022. Their other top 100 guy is Starlyn Caba, who slashed just .228 .385/.284 between Rookie Ball and Low-A this season.

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?

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds typically compete on the baseball diamond, fighting for a playoff spot in the National

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