Infielder Red Sox Traded Away For Garrett Crochet Quietly Turning Into Star While Marcelo Mayer Struggles
The Boston Red Sox traded several prospects, including Chase Meidroth, to acquire Garrett Crochet. While Crochet is expected to be a key player, Meidroth is emerging as a star for the Chicago White Sox. Meanwhile, Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer is struggling to match expectations in comparison to Meidroth's performance.
- ▪The Red Sox traded Chase Meidroth among other prospects to the White Sox for Garrett Crochet.
- ▪Meidroth is currently hitting .269 with a .732 OPS and has five home runs this season.
- ▪Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox's top prospect, has not performed as well as Meidroth since the trade.
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