Mets Eye Blockbuster Trade for Ace and Garrett Crochet

The San Diego Padres are considering a trade proposal to acquire Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, a 200-strikeout ace, to bolster their rotation. The proposed deal would involve sending top prospects Ethan Salas, Kash Mayfield, and Kavares Tears to Chicago. With the Padres' competitive window potentially closing by 2025, they are seeking cost-effective, multi-year pitching options to remain contenders. However, the trade would further deplete their farm system, which has already been weakened by previous trades.