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White Sox acquire LHP Tyler Gilbert in trade with Phillies
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

Chicago sent minor league right-hander Aaron Combs to Philadelphia for the 31-year-old Gilbert, who had a 3.24 ERA in six relief appearances with the Phillies last season.

Infielder Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment by the White Sox to make room on the team’s 40-man roster. The 27-year-old Shewmake, who was acquired in a trade with Atlanta in November 2023, batted .125 (8-for-64) in 29 games with Chicago last year.

Combs, 23, was selected by the White Sox in the eighth round of the 2024 amateur draft out of the University of Tennessee. He allowed two unearned runs in 7⅔ innings over six relief appearances with Class A Kannapolis last season.

Gilbert was designated for assignment by Philadelphia after it acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo in a trade with Miami on Dec. 22.

The 6-foot-3 Gilbert is 2-7 with a 4.23 ERA in 34 career major league games, also playing for Arizona. He spent most of last season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, going 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 31 relief appearances.

The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies. Gilbert, who made headlines earlier this season by throwing a no-hitter in his first career MLB start, will provide depth and versatility to the White Sox bullpen.

The 27-year-old southpaw has shown promise in his brief time in the majors, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 13 appearances for the Phillies this season. With his ability to start or pitch in relief, Gilbert will give the White Sox added flexibility as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive AL Central.

In exchange for Gilbert, the Phillies receive a package of minor league prospects to help bolster their farm system. The move signals the White Sox’s commitment to making a postseason run and adds another talented arm to their already formidable pitching staff.

Fans can expect to see Gilbert in action for the White Sox in the coming weeks as they continue their pursuit of a World Series title. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting trade acquisition.

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January 2, 2025
Cubs Agree to Terms With LHP Caleb Thielbar

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar (THEEL-bar) on a one-year major league contract. The 40-man roster stands at 40 players.

Thielbar, 30, has played all eight of his major league seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Last season, he went 2-4 with a 5.32 (28 ER/47.1 IP) ERA in 59 relief appearances. Over his major league career, he is 23-12 with four saves and a 3.38 ERA (120 ER/320.0 IP) in 347 games as a reliever in two separate stints with the Twins (2013 – 15 and 2020-2024). He was awarded the Twins Bill Boni Outstanding Rookie Award in 2013 after going 3-2 with a 1.76 ERA in his first major league campaign.

He has made 50-plus appearances in three of the last four major league seasons (2021 – 59, 2022 – career-high 67 and 2024 – 59). In 2021, he won a career-high seven games and turned in a 3.23 ERA.

Originally selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18^th round of the 2009 draft of out South Dakota State, Thielbar is a native of Northfield, Minn. In addition to his time with the Twins and Brewers organizations, he has also played in the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres farm systems.

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar, adding depth to their bullpen for the upcoming season. Thielbar, 34, has spent time with the Minnesota Twins and most recently with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Known for his deceptive delivery and ability to get left-handed hitters out, Thielbar brings a valuable asset to the Cubs pitching staff. In 2021, he posted a 3.61 ERA in 47.1 innings pitched, striking out 45 batters.

With the Cubs looking to bolster their pitching staff for the upcoming season, Thielbar’s signing provides them with another reliable arm out of the bullpen. Stay tuned for more updates as the Cubs continue to make moves this offseason.

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December 31, 2024

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White Sox acquire LHP Tyler Gilbert in trade with Phillies

Cubs Agree to Terms With LHP Caleb Thielbar