JUST IN: Emergency Phillies-White Sox blockbuster trade to be the ultimate Juan Soto backup plan

The Philadelphia Phillies must pull off a major move now that superstar Juan Soto has joined the NL East by signing with the Mets.

The New York Mets may have positioned themselves as the favorites in the National League East by signing superstar Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are under pressure to respond. They’ve been heavily linked to several free agents and trade targets, with Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet being a top priority. While acquiring him would be costly, it’s a move the Phillies could make.

Additionally, Chicago’s outfielder Luis Robert Jr. might also pique the Phillies’ interest. A blockbuster trade involving both Crochet and Robert could be a bold way for the Phillies to make their move.

This emergency Phillies-White Sox trade would keep Philadelphia atop the NL East

Here’s what a potential trade could look like to send both Crochet and Robert to Philadelphia:

Philadelphia Phillies:

• Receive: OF Luis Robert Jr., LHP Garrett Crochet

Chicago White Sox:

• Receive: 3B Alec Bohm, OF Justin Crawford, RHP Mick Abel, INF Devin Saltiban

For the White Sox, this trade would focus on acquiring Alec Bohm and top-three prospect Justin Crawford. These two players have been part of ongoing rumors for a deal with the Phillies, although talks haven’t progressed yet. In this hypothetical trade, these two, along with two other top-10 prospects, are sent to Chicago in exchange for both star players.

 

 

Bohm, coming off an All-Star season, posted a .280/.332/.448 slash line with 15 home runs, 44 doubles, and 97 RBIs. He would serve as a key piece for the White Sox’s rebuilding effort.

Crawford, a highly regarded prospect, had an impressive .313/.360/.444 performance in the minors last season. Mick Abel, though struggling in 2024, still has plenty of upside. Once considered a top-100 prospect, he remains a promising right-handed pitcher. Devin Saltiban, another young infielder, could add to the White Sox’s growing collection of pitching talent.

Ultimately, this trade would be crucial for the Phillies if they want to remain competitive in the NL East. With the Mets already making a major acquisition and likely more moves on the way, the Phillies need to respond by adding strong talent to their roster. Bringing in two young stars would be a strong start to their offseason.