MLB Rumors: White Sox Intend to Trade Garrett Crochet in Free Agency; Phillies Linked

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet has expressed a strong desire to sign a long-term contract with the team despite their challenging season and losing record.

However, the White Sox still plan to trade the left-handed pitcher during the offseason, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

Several teams have shown interest in the 25-year-old pitcher, including the Philadelphia Phillies.

Crochet was selected in the first round by the White Sox with the No. 11 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, out of the University of Tennessee.

The White Sox are on the brink of finishing up their least-winning season in franchise history with just 40 wins and 121 losses as it stands. Chicago set a modern MLB record for the most losses in a season with their 121st loss on Friday against the Detroit Tigers.

Crochet has made 32 starts for the White Sox and despite the team's last-place standing in the league, he ranks in the top ten for strikeouts this season, with a total of 209.

For Crochet, a move out east to the division-clinching Phillies may not be a bad move for the young star.

The White Sox conclude their series against the Tigers this afternoon, with the series tied at one game apiece.