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.

White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet’s name came up a lot at this year’s trade deadline, but the All-Star pitcher remained in Chicago. But a rival evaluator told ESPN’s Buster Olney at last week’s general manager meetings that the team will trade Crochet this winter.

The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to land former All-Star reliever Clay Holmes from the New York Yankees in free agency.

The Philadelphia Phillies will have a few important pieces hitting free agency this winter who should have big markets.