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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