The Chicago White Sox have made a notable trade, acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor-league right-hander Aaron Combs. To accommodate Gilbert on their 40-man roster, the White Sox have designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment.
Tyler Gilbert:
- Age: 31
- Spent most of the 2024 season with Class AAA Lehigh Valley.
- Recorded a 4-0 record with a 2.25 ERA (10 ER/40.0 IP) and 52 strikeouts in 31 relief appearances.
- Pitched in six games with the Phillies, posting a 3.24 ERA over 8.1 IP.
- Acquired by Philadelphia from Cincinnati on May 7 for cash considerations.
- Career Stats: 2-7 with a 4.23 ERA (47 ER/100.0 IP) in 34 games (13 starts) with Arizona (2021-23) and Philadelphia (2024).
- Originally selected by the Phillies in the sixth round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Southern California.
Aaron Combs:
- Age: 23
- Made six appearances with Class A Kannapolis last season.
- Recorded a 0.00 ERA over 7.2 IP.
- Selected in the eighth round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Tennessee.
Braden Shewmake:
- Age: 27
- Appeared in 29 games with the White Sox last season.
- Batting average of .125 (8-64) with one home run and four RBI.
- Acquired from Atlanta on November 18, 2023, as part of a six-player deal.
With these moves, the White Sox maintain their 40-man roster intact and add a seasoned pitcher in Gilbert who brings valuable experience to their bullpen.
