On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up a series (at home) with the Athletics.
Before the game, the Phillies announced that they had made a trade with the Chicago White Sox.
The Phillies wrote: “Prior to tonight’s game against the Athletics, the Phillies reinstated right-handed pitcher Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.”
Social Media Reacts To Phillies-White Sox Deal
Richards had a 2.08 ERA in two games for the Phillies this season.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
@Sean_W_Anderson: “This will be Trevor Richards 9TH TEAM! I love these types of players.”
@iipacket: “Not a terrible move with our farm in a flux with injuries rn”
@NotCease: “Veteran bullpen arm who hasn’t had much MLB work since 2024, but has a good FF/CH combo. 20” of IVB on his fastball, and a changeup with splitter movement. Wonder if there’s a slider in the bag, that would really help.”
@AdrianWhiteSox: “Trevor Richards’ 2026 numbers before joining the #WhiteSox: MLB: 4.1 IP | 2.08 ERA | 5 K AAA: 14.0 IP | 1.93 ERA | 0.57 WHIP | .106 AVG | 26 K 16.71 K/9 in nine appearances with @IronPigs”
@NotNotMichael: “This dude seems very serviceable”
@KostivalonBase: “Trevor Richards was traded to the Chicago White Sox for everyone’s favorite return, cash considerations”
Chicago White Sox: “The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from Philadelphia in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the White Sox transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list.”
Richards is in the middle of his ninth MLB season.
In addition to the Phillies, he has also spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks.
He is 24-28 with a 4.52 ERA in 297 career games.
Phillies And White Sox Right Now
The Phillies are 15-20 in 35 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League East.
They are 8-10 in 18 games at home.
Meanwhile, the White Sox are the third-place team in the American League Central with a 17-18 record in 35 games.
They are currently in the middle of a series with the Los Angeles Angels in California.
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