Trevor Richards: Everything you need to know

The Phillies reassigned Richards to minor-league camp Saturday. Richards inked a minor-league contract with the Phillies in December but wasn't able to crack the Opening Day roster after posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight innings in eight Grapefruit League games. He'll likely open the season in Triple-A but would be a candidate for a major-league call-up if the Phillies need an extra arm out of the bullpen.

The Phillies signed Richards to a minor-league contract Dec. 11. Richards spent most of this past season in the minors, allowing five runs over 5.2 innings between the Royals and Diamondbacks during his brief time in the big leagues. The 32-year-old should begin 2026 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and offers the flexibility to serve in a rotation or bullpen role.

The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday. Richards cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the 40-man roster. The righty has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear what his plans are. Richards has permitted five runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 5.2 frames between the Royals and Diamondbacks this season.