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Further complicating matters, the San Diego Padres have begun to shop their star pitcher, Dylan Cease. There’s speculation that the Padres may leverage any return they get from Cease to make a push for Garrett Crochet, adding to the competitive landscape surrounding his potential trade.
Other Potential Suitors
As we assess the competition for Crochet, other teams like the New York Yankees have shown caution as well. With their recent acquisition of Max Fried, they may also withdraw from the Crochet race. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox have indicated they aren't aggressive suitors at the moment, which could narrow down the number of interested teams.