TREVOR RICHARDS NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Twins Announcer Rips Trevor Richards After Wild Pitch Kris Atteberry was not happy with Richards’s MLB-leading 12th wild pitch.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Picks up first save Richards earned the save in a 6-3 win over the Guardians in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact After Jhoan Duran earned the save in the first game of the doubleheader, Richards got the call in the nightcap, where he set down Cleveland in order to earn his first save of the year. It's a nice bounce-back effort from Richards, who allowed three runs while issuing five walks in just two-thirds of an inning in his last appearance. Overall, the 31-year-old Richards sports a 4.82 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and 53:29 K:BB across 56 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays this year.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2

Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins starter Joe Ryan leaves game against Cubs in third inning with right triceps tightness

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan left during the third inning of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Cubs with right triceps tightness

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newly-acquired reliever Trevor Richards joins Twins as Brock Stewart winds up on IL again The Twins acquired Richards in a deadline-day trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

JULY 31, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Blue Jays trade Trevor Richards, Isiah Kiner-Falefa Trevor Richards has been sent to the Minnesota Twins, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa is off to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JULY 30, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Twins acquire RHP Trevor Richards from Blue Jays The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league infielder Jay Harr...

JULY 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins add bullpen help with right-hander Trevor Richards in deadline trade with Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadline

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays ship reliever Trevor Richards to the Twins Trevor Richards has been sent to the Minnesota Twins

JULY 30, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Twins reportedly acquire Trevor Richards | 07/30/2024 MLB Network discusses pitcher Trevor Richards being reportedly traded to the Twins from the Blue Jays

JULY 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

Twins trade for Blue Jays righty Trevor Richards (source) The Twins made their first move of the Deadline by swinging a deal with the Blue Jays for right-hander Trevor Richards, a source told MLB.co...

JULY 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

Moved to Minnesota The Twins acquired Richards on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Jay Harry, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richards will provide the Twins with a right-handed option out of the bullpen who's capable of covering multiple innings. The 31-year-old covered 52.1 frames over his 45 appearances with the Blue Jays this season, logging a 4.64 ERA with seven holds and a 49:24 K:BB.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to Minnesota The Blue Jays traded Richards to the Twins on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-handed Richards will supply the Twins with additional bullpen depth. The 31-year-old threw 52.1 innings with the Blue Jays this season, logging a 4.64 ERA with seven holds and a 49:24 K:BB. He shouldn't be expected to handle much high-leverage work for Minnesota.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the...

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Rogers hits third career grand slam as Tigers beat Blue Jays 7-3 for 10th win in 12 games

Jake Rogers hit his third career grand slam during a six-run sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Saturday for their 10th win in 12 games

JULY 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays blow 7-run lead, but recover to beat Diamondbacks 8-7 after Guerrero's solo homer

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead solo homer, Kevin Kiermaier added a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays recovered from blowing a seven-run lead to beat the Arizona Diamondbac...

JULY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Geraldo Perdomo drives in run with sac fly in 9th to lift the Diamondbacks past the Blue Jays, 5-4

Geraldo Perdomo brought home Corbin Carroll with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night

JULY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS