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One of the names generating considerable interest is left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet. Chuck reports that at least 12 teams have contacted the Chicago White Sox about the young pitcher, although discussions remain tentative at this early stage. Notably, the New York Yankees recently signed Max Fried for a hefty $218 million over eight years, which raises questions about their continued interest in Crochet given his potential availability at just over $2.9 million in 2025.

While the Yankees and the Mets appear to be front-runners in the discussions surrounding Crochet, other teams like the Red Sox and Orioles haven't shown much movement just yet. However, the landscape is ever-changing, and more developments can be expected in the coming days.