Chicago White Sox make strategic pitching move by acquiring veteran arm Trevor Richards from Philadelphia Phillies
The White Sox added experienced right-hander Trevor Richards on Tuesday in a cash deal with the Phillies, aiming to strengthen their bullpen depth with a reliable, well-traveled pitcher.
Roster adjustment sees Drew Thorpe shifted to long-term injury list to create space
To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Chicago moved Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list as he continues working his way back from a significant elbow procedure.
Richards brings strong early-season form and valuable experience across multiple MLB teams
The 32-year-old has impressed in limited action this season, recording a 2.08 ERA in two outings with Philadelphia and a 1.93 ERA over nine Triple-A appearances, while owning a 24-28 career record with a 4.52 ERA in nearly 300 games.
White Sox still weighing final roster decision ahead of clash with Los Angeles Angels
Chicago must still make a corresponding move to officially add Richards to the active 26-man roster before their upcoming game against the Angels.
Thorpe continues recovery journey after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2025
The 25-year-old pitcher remains sidelined as he rehabilitates from Tommy John surgery performed in March 2025, with no immediate return timeline confirmed.
