Mets pursue Garrett Crochet as D-backs and Pirates explore pitching trades

The New York Mets are interested in trading for White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet. The Mets aim to strengthen their rotation after reaching the NL Championship Series, as several key pitchers are set to become free agents. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are also exploring trade options for their starting pitchers. The Diamondbacks may seek to move Jordan Montgomery, but would need to cover part of his salary due to his poor performance last season. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly are among the attractive options for teams looking to improve their rotations. The Pirates have depth in their pitching staff and could trade from that strength to enhance their offense.