Poking holes in latest Yankees trade rumor amid valid Garrett Crochet concerns
The New York Yankees are expected to make a run at left-hander Garrett Crochet this year at the trade deadline. The 6-foot-6 left-hander is 6-6 this season in 20 starts with an ERA of 3.02. He has also recorded an American League-high 150 strikeouts in 107.1 innings of work. Without a doubt, he has been the ace of the Chicago White Sox this season.
A recent report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today suggested that the Yankees would be willing to part with their No. 2 prospect Spencer Jones in a potential deal for Crochet or Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal.
This would be a big move for the Yankees, but it wouldn’t come without some concerns, especially if the White Sox are currently trying to limit Crochet’s innings.
Everything wrong with the Yankees potential Jones-Crochet deal
The Yankees were originally expected to not move somebody like Jones, but it would take somebody like him in order for them to pull off a deal for Crochet. However, it may not be worth it due to Crochet’s innings limit.