The White Sox Just Called Up Their 2020 First Round Pick!
How about this big surprise right after clinching a playoff berth. The White Sox have called up left-handed pitching prospect Garrett Crochet and there’s good chance he’s staying up through the playoffs.
This does come with some bad news as right-handed reliever Evan Marshall is headed to the 10-day injured list. However, the White Sox still expect Marshall to return for the final series of the regular season against the Cubs next weekend.
Rick Hahn says Garrett Crochet has been called up
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) September 18, 2020
Garrett Crochet is on the active roster today
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) September 18, 2020
To make room on the roster, Evan Marshall is on the injured list (shoulder). Hahn expects Marshall back for the Cubs series.
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) September 18, 2020
But once again, Garrett Crochet has arrived to the south side!
Sox call up top pick. Garrett Crochet from Schaumburg. Will join the bullpen and could make postseason, Hahn says. Will be a long term starter. Marshall to IL.
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) September 18, 2020
And here’s a quick scouting report of Crochet, who was picked 11th overall back in June out of Tennessee.
The White Sox select Garrett Crochet, a LHP from Tennessee, No. 11 overall.
Here’s a link to his full scouting report: https://t.co/ubamhINF5L pic.twitter.com/QPTBcRjeHv
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 11, 2020