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White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards From Phillies for Cash

Philadelphia moved the veteran reliever to clear a 40-man spot after Jhoan Duran returned from the injured list.

Aug 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor Richards (32) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Phillies traded right-hander Trevor Richards to the White Sox for cash considerations in a deal announced Tuesday.
  • Philadelphia reinstated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list before its game, creating the roster squeeze that led to the move.
  • Richards has more than five years of service time, which means he cannot be sent to the minors without his consent, so the Phillies chose a trade rather than a designation for assignment.
  • Chicago opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list and will make an active roster move when Richards reports.
  • The 32-year-old drew interest after a strong start, logging a 1.93 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 14 Triple-A innings and allowing one run over 4 1/3 frames in two outings for Philadelphia.