The Dodgers front office is already hard at work this offseason and have their eyes on American League All-Star pitcher Garrett Crochet. The Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz told\u00a0USA Today\u00a0Crochet will be available this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers are among the two most aggressive teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cA long list of teams have expressed interest,\u201d Getz said. \u201cThe right players have to be there. We are focusing on position-player return. We can\u2019t force anything. That is clear.\u201d<\/p>\n
Los Angeles\u00a0attempted to add the Chicago White Sox\u2019s left-handed pitcher\u00a0to their rotation at the trade deadline. But, the White Sox\u00a0wanted prospects\u00a0that the Dodgers refused to give up. Therefore, the teams could not agree on a move.<\/p>\n
Chicago suffered a\u00a0record-breaking number of losses in the regular season, marking the most in modern MLB history. As a result, the team needs to focus on rebuilding \u2014 and trading Crochet is the first step. Crochet only earned $800,000 last season but will be worth way more in the trade market and give the White Sox a chance to add developmental players.<\/p>\n
In addition to the Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies have expressed interest in Crochet. Like the Dodgers, the Phillies also tried to acquire Crochet at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles already has a sturdy rotation lined up for next season, headlined by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers expect Tyler Glasnow to be healthy by spring training, and Shohei Ohtani is another possible starter, but his recent elbow surgery\u00a0may delay his Dodger debut\u00a0on the mound.<\/p>\n
Currently, starting pitchers Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw are free agents. But, Kershaw already said he will be a\u00a0\u201cDodger for life\u201d despite declining his player option. He will likely receive another contract from the Dodgers. Meanwhile, the franchise\u00a0did not extend a qualifying offer\u00a0to Buehler.<\/p>\n
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