The White Sox are beginning the new year with a trade, acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the Phillies in exchange for minor-league right-hander Aaron Combs. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment.
Gilbert, 31, started 2024 in the Reds’ system before getting traded to the Phillies on May 7. He then made 27 appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he posted a 2.06 ERA with 48 strikeouts and seven saves over 35 innings of work. His newfound success working exclusively as a reliever led to the Phillies selecting his contract on August 17. In six major league appearances, he owned a 3.24 ERA with four strikeouts across 8.1 innings pitched. He was recently designated for assignment following the acquisition of southpaw Jesús Luzardo on December 22.
Originally drafted by the Phillies in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB Draft, Gilbert spent five seasons in the organization where he made appearances as both a starter and reliever. He worked his way up to Triple-A in 2019 before he was traded the first time to the Dodgers before 2020. After COVID wiped out Gilbert’s chances of suiting up for Los Angeles, he was picked up by the Diamondbacks in the Rule 5 Draft that offseason. He went on to post a 4.32 ERA across 91.2 major league innings for Arizona from 2021-23, which was highlighted by a no-hitter in his first big league start on August 14, 2021.
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Tyler Gilbert threw a no-hitter in his first MLB start
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It’s unclear of the White Sox’s intentions for Gilbert heading into the new season. The lefty gives the team some options as he could potentially shift back to a starter role and compete for one of the spots in the rotation. Otherwise, the team will utilize him out of the bullpen where he’ll look to carry over his recent success.
Heading back to Philly is Combs, who the White Sox selected in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The righty made six appearances for Low-A Kannapolis during the second half of the season, compiling a 2.35 ERA with 13 strikeouts and four walks in 7.2 innings of work.
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The Chicago White Sox have made a significant move to bolster their pitching staff, acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies. Gilbert, who made history earlier this season by throwing a no-hitter in his first career start, brings a wealth of talent and potential to the White Sox rotation.
With a 3.49 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 38.2 innings pitched this season, Gilbert has shown that he has the ability to compete at the major league level. The White Sox hope that he can continue to develop and be a key contributor to their playoff push.
Fans are excited to see what Gilbert can bring to the team and how he will fit in with the talented pitching staff already in place. With the White Sox currently leading the AL Central, this acquisition could be the missing piece that propels them to a deep postseason run.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tyler Gilbert’s debut with the White Sox and how he will impact the team’s quest for a championship. #WhiteSox #TylerGilbert #MLBTradeDeadline
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