Trevor Richards - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks minors deal with Phillies The Phillies signed Richards to a minor-league contract Dec. 11.

Impact Richards spent most of this past season in the minors, allowing five runs over 5.2 innings between the Royals and Diamondbacks during his brief time in the big leagues. The 32-year-old should begin 2026 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and offers the flexibility to serve in a rotation or bullpen role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Richards cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the 40-man roster. The righty has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear what his plans are. Richards has permitted five runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 5.2 frames between the Royals and Diamondbacks this season.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man The Diamondbacks designated Richards for assignment Saturday.

Impact Richards has given up one run in 2.2 innings since being called up from Reno on July 18, but he still carries a 7.94 ERA and 2.29 WHIP on the year. He'll now end up as the odd man out of a roster spot to make room for Brandyn Garcia, who was acquired Thursday as part of the return for Josh Naylor.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's clutch hit in the ninth lifts Astros over Diamondbacks for sweep

Christian Walker singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining D-Backs The Diamondbacks selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Richards inked a minor-league deal with Arizona on June 19 and logged a 6.57 ERA across 12.1 innings at Reno. The 32-year-old threw three innings with the Royals in 2025 before being DFA'd and opting for free agency. He'll likely be a low-leverage reliever with the Diamondbacks.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locker set up Richards had a locker set up for him in Arizona's clubhouse Thursday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks inked Richards last month after he opted out of a deal with the Royals. The 32-year-old right-hander will slot into the Diamondbacks' bullpen, which has been hit hard by injuries.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds next chance Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact Richards was designated for assignment by the Royals on June 11, but it didn't take long for him to find a new opportunity. Arizona has struggled to find consistent results from its bullpen this season, so it's possible Richards gets a chance at some point in the coming months.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Richards cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency.

Impact Richards was dropped from Kansas City's 40-man roster Wednesday in order to make room for Jonathan Bowlan, and the former will now test his value in free agency. Richards, 32, has given up four earned runs in three MLB innings this season and owns a 4.19 ERA across 19.1 frames in Triple-A.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Richards cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency.

Impact Richards was dropped from Kansas City's 40-man roster Wednesday in order to bring up Jonathan Bowlan, and the former will now test his value in free agency. Richards, 32, has given up four earned runs in three MLB innings this season and owns a 4.19 ERA across 19.1 frames in Triple-A.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals place All-Star pitcher Cole Ragans back on the IL and activate reliever Lucas Erceg

The Royals have put left-hander Cole Ragans back on the injured list after one dismal start against the Cardinals, this time with a left rotator cuff strain

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Dropped from 40-man roster The Royals designated Richards for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Kansas City will swap Richards out of its bullpen for a fresh right-handed arm in Jonathan Bowlan, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. After receiving a promotion to the big club Saturday, Richards appeared in three contests and gave up four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Richards will have the option of electing free agency if he doesn't wish to report back to Omaha.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Royals designated Richards for assignment Wednesday.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Royals selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 9 after being released by the Cubs three days prior. The 32-year-old right-hander struggled with Triple-A Iowa, but he's been better out of the bullpen for Omaha, where he has a 1.69 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two saves and an 11:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings. Richards will take the spot on the Royals' 26-man roster vacated by Jonathan Bowlan, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Royals selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 9 after being released by the Cubs three days prior. The 32-year-old right-hander struggled with Triple-A Iowa, but he's been better out of the bullpen for Omaha, where he has a 1.69 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two save and an 11:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings. Richards will take the spot on the Royals' 26-man roster vacated by Jonathan Bowlan, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs minors deal from Royals The Royals signed Richards to a minor-league contract Thursday.

Impact Richards had been cut loose by the Cubs earlier this week after posting a 7.27 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 8.2 innings at Triple-A Iowa. The righty will report to Triple-A Omaha, where he will give the Royals some relief depth.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cubs Richards was released by Chicago on Monday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Richards didn't find much success in the early stages of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Iowa, giving up seven runs on seven hits and seven walks across 8.2 innings in seven appearances (one start). He'll set his focus on finding a new opportunity following Monday's release.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially invited to camp Richards was among 20 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Cubs on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Richards joined the Cubs last month on a minor-league deal and he will now officially participate in spring training, where he'll compete for a bullpen job. The righty compiled a 4.55 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 65.1 innings for Toronto and Minnesota last season. If Richards does make the team, he'll likely have a low-leverage role and figures to be mostly off the fantasy radar.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs agree to a minor league deal with right-hander Brad Keller

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Brad Keller that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training

JANUARY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets MiLB deal from CHC The Cubs signed Richards to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.

Impact Richards had a 4.55 ERA in 2024 between the Blue Jays and Twins and saw his strikeout rate dip from 33.3 percent to 22.4 percent year-over-year. That said, as a versatile arm with some swing-and-miss ability, he's a solid get on a minor-league contract. Presumably, he'll receive an invitation to spring training, where he'll compete for a bullpen gig.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Richards to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Richards had been designated for assignment following a 4.15 ERA with 11 walks and seven wild pitches in 13 innings after being acquired at the trade deadline. He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization as relief depth at St. Paul.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins decide to go rest of the season without Trevor Richards and Joe Ryan on the mound Trevor Richards, a trade deadline acquisition, was designated for assignment on Tuesday. Joe Ryan, meanwhile, was placed on the 60-day injur...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Twins designate former Blue Jays reliever Trevor Richards for assignment A former Blue Jays reliever is likely

AUGUST 27, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

DFA'd by Minnesota Richards was designated for assignment by Minnesota.

Impact The Twins acquired Richards at the trade deadline for minor league infielder Jay Harry, but he struggled with the Twins. Richards had a 4.15 ERA and 11 walks and seven wild pitches in 13 innings as he could not command his change-up - his key out pitch. The Twins have struggled with finding depth in their bullpen and cut their losses.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins claim reliever Tonkin off waivers from Yankees; veteran has switched teams 5 times in 9 months

The Minnesota Twins have claimed well-traveled relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Yankees in an attempt to boost a taxed bullpen

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

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