The Boston Red Sox were expecting a lot when they acquired Garrett Crochet in December, and he’s delivered on those expectations tenfold. Now, his efforts are being recognized by critics as well. MLB insider Jeff Passan had Boston’s trade for Crochet as the best transaction of the offseason, with no one coming close.

Garrett Crochet was in Boston's dugout on the day before the playoffs began when manager Alex Cora picked up the phone to the bullpen to contact a member of the front office.