The Boston Red Sox must make a splash in this year’s free-agent market if they want to return as postseason contenders in 2025.

After the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent signing of two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, the Red Sox’s two best options are Corbin Burnes and Max Fried.

Fried and Burnes will be heavily pursued, so Boston may decide to explore the trade market to find their bonified ace for next season. An expert’s latest comments suggest an exciting blockbuster could be in the works.

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet
ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 16: Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the fourth inning during the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, July 16,…


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“So, Garrett Crochet trade wise — pay really close attention to the Boston Red Sox,” MLB Network’s Jon Morosi stated Wednesday on Hot Stove. “They’re the team that has the prospects, especially if they don’t get Burnes or if they don’t get Fried and we’ll see how things play out with Juan Soto. You think about the Red Sox and how disappointing this season was. They need to make a massive move here and if it’s not going to be in free agency, if they don’t get Soto, pay really close attention on a possible Garrett Crochet trade. They’ve got the prospects to get it done.”

The 2024 White Sox crowned themselves the worst team in baseball history after losing an embarrassing 121 games this season and are lightyears from being genuine playoff contenders.

Trading Crochet to the Red Sox could provide the White Sox with a much-needed top prospect haul. Boston has the league’s seventh-ranked farm system, according to MLB.com, so there’s bound to be a suitable package worthy of trading the gifted left-handed pitcher for.

The 25-year-old’s projected market value is roughly $130 million over a seven-year deal, translating to nearly $19 million annually, according to Spotrac. However, Crochet is under team control through 2026, so Boston wouldn’t have to commit to an expensive long-term deal to land their ace.

Should the Red Sox sacrifice several top prospects to trade for the phenom southpaw from the White Sox this winter?

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