Nearly any contending team or those hoping to contend have shown some level of interest in White Sox All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. Add the Cubs and Reds to the list, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly in the mix to acquire pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in an offseason trade.

The Cubs are among the teams involved in the trade sweepstakes for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Wednesday.

The Chicago Cubs could be a legitimate contender for one of the top pitchers on the market, not via free agency, but through a trade with their crosstown rival

Per MLB insider Jon Morosi, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are among the "viable" clubs to add Crochet. That means that, of all the teams, it looks more and more likely that Crochet is headed to the NL Central.

Garrett Crochet’s move from the bullpen to the rotation for the Chicago White Sox turned out to be so successful that the left-hander quickly emerged as a pitcher in high demand leading up to the July 30 trade deadline.

The Reds are considered a "viable candidate" to trade for White Sox ace Garrett Crochet according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. The Cubs are also considered a realistic candidate.

It isn’t unheard of for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox to make trades, but could the teams link up for a blockbuster deal involving Garrett Crochet?

Crochet was one of the biggest names floated as a trade candidate in MLB rumors over the summer. However, the 6-foot-6 southpaw informed teams he wouldn’t pitch in the postseason without a contract extension. With Crochet well past his career-high for innings pitched, clubs held off on a pursuit until now.

Nearly any contending team or those hoping to contend have shown some level of interest in White Sox All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. Add the Cubs and Reds to the list, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.