JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM
TREVOR RICHARDS #32 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
2-2 W-L •
1.21 WHIP •
4.55 ERA
2-2 W-L
1.21 WHIP
4.55 ERA
Trevor Richards strikes out seven | 06/10/2023 Trevor Richards punches out seven batters in three innings in his start as the opener against the Twins
Making spot start Richards will start Saturday's game against the Twins, though he isn't expected to throw more than three innings, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Richards will make the start which would have previously gone to Alek Manoah, who was demoted after struggling to a 6.36 ERA in 13 starts. Richards has starting experience, with 56 of his 200 MLB appearances coming in that role, but he's likely to wind up somewhere between an opener and a true starter in Saturday's contest given that he's exclusively pitched in relief this season, only once recording more than six outs. Bowden Francis and Mitch White are available to provide length behind him. Whether the Blue Jays elect to build Richards up to a starter's workload and keep him in the rotation going forward or move him back to the bullpen following Saturday's outing remains to be seen.
JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects third hold Richards walked one and struck out three in a scoreless inning of relief Sunday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the Twins.
Impact He took the ball from Jose Berrios with two outs in the sixth inning before passing the baton to Erik Swanson in the seventh, as the Blue Jays staff tossed a combined five-hit shutout. Richards' plus-plus changeup has been dancing this season, and the 30-year-old righty has fanned multiple batters in 10 of his last 11 appearances, producing a 3.24 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB through 16.2 innings over that stretch.
MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Richards ends the game | 04/26/2023 Trevor Richards seals the 8-0 shutout win for the Blue Jays by striking out Eloy Jiménez in the top of the 9th inning
APRIL 26, 2023 • MLB.COM
Remains in bullpen mix Richards has posted a 14:5 K:BB without allowing a home run over 7.1 innings this spring.
Impact The right-hander's elite changeup looks as baffling as ever, but his lack of even an average fastball has led to some erratic numbers in the majors. Richards posted a 5.34 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 2022 despite a 29.2 percent strikeout rate, thanks in part to a career-worst 12.5 percent walk rate. He'll likely fill a lower-leverage role for Toronto this season.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids arbitration with Toronto Richards signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The 29-year-old held a 5.34 ERA but also struck out 82 over 64 innings for the Blue Jays last season. Richards has plenty of past starting experience but appears pegged for a full-time relief gig again in 2023. He did serve as an opener for the Jays a few times in 2022 and might be used some in that role again for the upcoming season.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Richards escapes a jam | 10/07/2022 Trevor Richards collects a huge strikeout and gets Jarred Kelenic to ground out to strand two runners on, escaping a tough jam in the 8th
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • MLB.COM
Set to open Game 1 on Wednesday Richards will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Richards will be picking up his fourth "start" of the season, but because he hasn't recorded more than seven outs in any of his 61 appearances with the Blue Jays, he's unlikely to face any hitter more than one time. Once Richards exits the contest, the Blue Jays will have one of Casey Lawrence, Mitch White and Yusei Kikuchi available as a potential bulk-relief option. The Blue Jays will then likely save two of those pitchers to cover the majority of the innings in Game 2.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Springer 2 homers, Blue Jays beat Rays 7-1 for 4-game split
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Starting bullpen game Richards will start a bullpen game against the Orioles on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Richards threw 29 pitches in relief Thursday against the Rays and gave up five runs on three hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter in two-thirds of an inning. However, he'll serve as an opener during Friday's matchup, while Yusei Kikuchi will likely be available as a bulk reliever.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rays start 9 Latin American players, rout Blue Jays 11-0
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Jays drop series finale to Rangers behind strong Perez start
Martin Perez allowed one run in six innings and Adolis Garcia homered for the second consecutive game as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday afternoonSEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevor Richards strikes out three | 09/03/2022 Blue Jays pitcher Trevor Richards strikes out three and allows one hit over two innings of work
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLB.COM
Trevor Richards secures the win | 08/23/2022 Trevor Richards forces Reese McGuire to flyout in left for the final out, closing out Toronto's 9-3 win over Boston
AUGUST 24, 2022 • MLB.COM
Mountcastle HRs, surging Orioles beat struggling Jays 7-3
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Hernández hits go-ahead 3-run HR, Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-3
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Hernández homers twice, Jays win first game under Schneider
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Rays score 6 in the fifth inning for 7-3 win over Blue Jays
Shane Baz pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Harold Ramírez and Randy Arozarena hit two-run home runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from IL Richards (neck) was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander served up two homers in one inning during his lone rehab appearance, but the Blue Jays have reinstated Richards back to the active roster regardless. Chances are, Richards will be limited to mop-up duty, at least until he shows he can string together a few scoreless appearances. Richards has a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 28.2 innings for Toronto this season.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday
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Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays
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Rays aim to stop slide in game against the Blue Jays
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Hernández and Espinal HR, Kikuchi fans 8, Jays beat Rays 4-1
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Begins rehab assignment Richards (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Richards faced live hitters Monday and has now been cleared to return to game action in the minors. The right-hander didn't face a lengthy shutdown after landing on the injured list June 18, so he expects to be ready to return when first eligible July 3.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
