Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold underlined to members of the media on Friday, July 26, that acquiring starting pitching/length options remains a priority as the July 30 trade deadline approaches. Around the league, Zach Eflin and James Paxton have already been traded, and the Brewers’ chances of getting a 2024 All-Star starting pitcher have been significantly reduced.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ chances of acquiring a 2024 All-Star starting pitcher via trade have significantly decreased.
On X, formerly Twitter, Jon Heyman stated that if 2024 All-Star Garrett Crochet is transferred, he will require a contract extension in order to throw in October. Crochet seeking an extension and stating that he will not pitch in the postseason if it is not granted is a risky tactic, but it makes sense from his standpoint. Crochet is this year’s best arm available before the deadline; he has an injury history, and with two years of arbitration remaining ($800,000 salary this year), he is looking for financial stability.
Garrett Crochet declined to comment on the subject, saying he is focused on pitching for the Chicago White Sox.
According to Scott Merkin, White Sox beat reporter for MLB.com, Garrett Crochet declined to comment on allegations of him wanting an extension. Crochet stated that his current goal is to make his next start for Chicago. It was also stated that his pitching strategy moving forward is to sustain a starter’s workload.
The Milwaukee Brewers are known for strategically extending their contracts.
As a small market team, Milwaukee typically executes contract renewals at key periods. They provided financial stability to Freddy Peralta before he was properly integrated into the starting rotation, Aaron Ashby was similarly extended, and most recently Jackson Chourio received a large sum of money before making his MLB debut, but in the long run, that might be a very team-friendly contract. The Brewers’ chances of obtaining and extending Garrett Crochet when his value is at its height appear slim.
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