White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards, Option Jordan Leasure Amid Bullpen Adjustments
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Richards, an Illinois native entering his ninth major-league season, joined the team before their series opener against the Seattle Mariners. To accommodate the roster move, the White Sox optioned struggling reliever Jordan Leasure to Triple-A Charlotte. General Manager Chris Getz cited inconsistencies in Leasure's slider command and fastball usage as reasons for the demotion. In additional bullpen adjustments, the team recalled left-hander Tyler Schweitzer and designated Osvaldo Bido for assignment. The article also provides injury updates on key players. Catcher Kyle Teel is resuming base-running drills as he rehabilitates a Grade 2 hamstring strain, with a minor-league rehab assignment potentially imminent if progress continues. Meanwhile, pitcher Shane Smith will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a strained rotator cuff, though the organization does not view the injury as a serious long-term setback. These moves reflect the White Sox's ongoing efforts to stabilize their pitching rotation and bullpen performance early in the season.
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White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards, Option Jordan Leasure Amid Bullpen Adjustments
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Richards, an Illinois native entering his ninth major-league season, joined the team before their series opener against the Seattle Mariners. To accommodate the roster move, the White Sox optioned struggling reliever Jordan Leasure to Triple-A Charlotte. General Manager Chris Getz cited inconsistencies in Leasure's slider command and fastball usage as reasons for the demotion. In additional bullpen adjustments, the team recalled left-hander Tyler Schweitzer and designated Osvaldo Bido for assignment. The article also provides injury updates on key players. Catcher Kyle Teel is resuming base-running drills as he rehabilitates a Grade 2 hamstring strain, with a minor-league rehab assignment potentially imminent if progress continues. Meanwhile, pitcher Shane Smith will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a strained rotator cuff, though the organization does not view the injury as a serious long-term setback. These moves reflect the White Sox's ongoing efforts to stabilize their pitching rotation and bullpen performance early in the season.
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