Phillies Reassign Pitcher Trevor Richards to Minor Leagues

Richards was unable to make the Phillies' Opening Day roster after signing a minor-league deal in December.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:35pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies have reassigned right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards to their minor-league camp, the team announced on Saturday. Richards signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in December and posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight Grapefruit League innings, but was unable to crack the team's Opening Day roster.

Why it matters

Richards was seen as a potential bullpen reinforcement for the Phillies this season, but his reassignment to the minors means he will likely start the year in Triple-A and await a potential call-up if the major-league club needs bullpen help during the year.

The details

The Phillies announced the move prior to Saturday's game, sending Richards down to their minor-league camp. Richards had signed a minor-league deal with the team in December and performed reasonably well in spring training, but was ultimately unable to earn a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster.

  • Richards signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in December 2025.
  • Richards posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight Grapefruit League innings this spring.
  • The Phillies reassigned Richards to minor-league camp on March 21, 2026, prior to their game that day.

The players

Trevor Richards

A right-handed pitcher who signed a minor-league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2025.

Philadelphia Phillies

A Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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What’s next

Richards is expected to open the 2026 season with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate and could be called up to the major-league roster if the team needs bullpen reinforcement during the year.

The takeaway

Richards' reassignment to the minors shows the depth and competition the Phillies have in their pitching staff, as the team was unable to find a spot for him on the Opening Day roster despite his solid spring training performance.