Phillies Trade Tyler Gilbert to White Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies traded left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Gilbert to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Aaron Combs. Gilbert, who had been designated for assignment, posted a 3.24 ERA in 8.1 innings for the Phillies last season and will compete for a spot in the White Sox's starting rotation. The White Sox, needing left-handed pitching options after trading ace Garrett Crochet, view Gilbert as a potential contributor despite concerns over his track record. Combs, a promising 23-year-old drafted in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, had an impressive showing in Single-A with a 0.00 ERA. This trade reflects both teams' strategies to bolster their rosters as they aim for improvement in the 2025 season. The White Sox also designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment to make room for Gilbert on their roster.