Scouting Report: Trevor Richards
Overall
Summary
Trevor Richards, a 32-year-old veteran right-handed pitcher, was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Chicago White Sox on May 5, 2026 for cash considerations. Richards signed a minor league deal with the Phillies in December 2025 and impressed at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with a 1.93 ERA over 14 innings with 26 strikeouts (52% K-rate) and only 3 walks (6% BB-rate). He was promoted to the majors and made two appearances for Philadelphia, allowing 1 earned run over 4.1 innings with 5 strikeouts. The White Sox acquired him as a low-cost bullpen addition with multi-inning experience. Richards is a 9-year MLB veteran with previous stops in Miami, Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, Toronto, Minnesota, Cubs, Royals, and Arizona.
Strengths
- Exceptional Triple-A performance with 1.93 ERA and 52% strikeout rate
- Strong control in minors with only 6% walk rate
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