Last year, Crochet's representative, Andrew Nacario, conveyed the message that the pitcher would need a contract extension in order to pitch in the postseason, but interest remained high. The Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves were the best-positioned team to make deals in July.

MLB front office executives are expecting the Chicago White Sox to trade left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic.