Blue Jays play the Rays in first of 5-game series
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a five-game seriesJUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Toronto beats Boston 7-2; Red Sox win streak ends at 7 games
Kevin Gausman matched a season high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit one of three Toronto home runs and the Blue Jays halted Boston's seven-game win...JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing hitters again Richards (neck) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Facing live hitters is likely the final hurdle that Richards needs to clear before the Blue Jays send him out for a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old right-hander had supplied a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 28.2 innings out of the Toronto bullpen this season before landing on the 15-day injured list June 18 with a strained neck. According to Mitch Bannon of SI.com, Richards said he was shut down from throwing for only a few days due to the injury, and he expects to be ready to come off the IL when first eligible July 3.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taillon, Hicks lead Yankees to 9th straight win, beat Jays
Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toro...JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with neck strain Richards was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain Saturday.
Impact Richards hasn't been pitching well lately, allowing 12 runs in eight innings across his last eight appearances, though it's unclear exactly how much of that can be attributed to the injury. Matt Gage was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo slam in 8-run 5th, Yanks rout Jays 12-3 for 8th in row
Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees’ eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to eigh...JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kikuchi beats former team, Blue Jays top Mariners 6-2
Yusei Kikuchi allowed one hit over six shutout innings to beat his former team, Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman backed the left-hander with home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays topped...MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevor Richards K's Trevor Story ' 04/20/2022 Trevor Richards strikes out Trevor Story swinging with two runners in scoring position to end the bottom of the 7th
APRIL 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Rodón, Devers, Buxton, Stanton highlight MLB opening weekend
Jake Mintz breaks down the start of the MLB season, which included star turns by Rafael Devers and Giancarlo Stanton, among others.APRIL 11, 2022
Inks $1 million deal with Toronto Richards agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Richards is in his first year of arbitration eligibility and will receive a modest raise. He spent most of last season with Toronto and was a solid bullpen piece with a 3.31 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 32.2 innings.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Berríos tops old team, Blue Jays increase lead, beat Twins
José Berríos pitched into the seventh inning to beat his former team, Bo Bichette homered in a five-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays increased their lead in the playoff r...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns seventh win Richards (7-2) fired a perfect sixth inning while striking out two, earning the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.
Impact Richards entered the game with the Blue Jays down 1-0. However, after he fired a scoreless inning, Toronto put up 11 runs in the seventh inning to give Richards the win. He is 2-0 with nine strikeouts in seven scoreless innings over his last seven appearances.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers
The Tampa Bay Rays have set an MLB record with 13 pitchers recording saves this season. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 41st home run and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays knocked the slumping Yankees out of the AL’s top wild-card spot, beating New York 6-3SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falls apart in 10th inning Richards (5-2) took the loss Friday versus Detroit. He allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Richards got the ball for the top of the 10th inning, but he allowed the go-ahead run to score before Adam Cimber allowed two inherited runners to cross the dish. The 28-year-old Richards has allowed five runs (four earned) in two innings across his last three appearances, enduring a bit of a rough patch. For the year, he owns a 3.75 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB through 48 innings for three teams.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in relief Richards (5-1) earned the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels after tossing two scoreless innings, walking one and fanning two.
Impact Richards was charged with his first loss of the season July 26 against the Red Sox, but he has been excellent since then and has tossed five straight scoreless appearances, giving up just two hits across 6.1 innings in that span. In fact, Richards has allowed just three runs across 14 innings (12 appearances) since the beginning of July and owns a 1.93 ERA with a 19:5 K:BB in that span.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Charged with loss Richards (4-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in 1.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus Boston.
Impact Richards allowed a two-run home run to Alex Verdugo in the eighth inning, and Toronto was unable to pull even again. This was Richards' first loss in 27 appearances between three teams this year. The right-hander owns a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 53:14 K:BB across 38.2 innings, and he's not expected to contend for saves in Toronto's bullpen.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first win with Toronto Richards (4-0) struck three batters out while allowing a hit over an inning, earning the win over the Mets on Saturday.
Impact Richards entered the fifth inning in a tie game with one out and runners on first and second base. He earned his first win with the Blue Jays on Saturday in his fifth appearance with his new team. Since joining Toronto, he's allowed just one run in 5.2 innings while striking out 11 batters. The 28-year-old owns a 3.38 ERA in and 52 strikeouts in 37.1 innings.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in Jays debut Richards struck out one in a perfect inning of relief during Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Orioles.
Impact The right-hander made short work of the O's in the sixth inning as the first man out of the bullpen after Hyun Jin Ryu. Richards is having a solid season in relief despite being traded twice, posting a 3.58 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB through 32.2 innings, and he could see more high-leverage work in Toronto than he did in Tampa Bay or Milwaukee.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Richards' Blue Jays debut ' 07/07/2021 Trevor Richards makes his first appearance as a Blue Jay after being traded to the club on the day before
JULY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Guerrero and Bichette carry Blue Jays past Orioles 10-2
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and drove in two runs to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 73, Bo Bichette homered and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past the Balt...JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles power past Matz, Toronto for 7-5 victory in slugfest
Pedro Severino and Cedric Mullins homered off Steven Matz, Anthony Santander also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles powered past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What the Rowdy Tellez-Trevor Richards trade means for the Brewers and Blue Jays Why were the Brewers interested in Tellez? What are the Blue Jays getting in Richards and Francis? Our writers break down the trade.
JULY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers acquire Tellez from Blue Jays for Richards, Francis
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays for right-handed pitchers Trevor Richards and Bowden FrancisJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt to Blue Jays Richards and minor-leaguer Bowden Francis were traded to the Blue Jays from the Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for Rowdy Tellez, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Richards was traded to Milwaukee alongside Willy Adames on May 21, posting a 3.20 ERA and 25:9 K:BB in 19.2 innings with the Brewers. The righty primarily served as a bulk reliever, winning three games but also blowing two saves in his 15 appearances. Now, Richards joins a struggling bullpen that may find use for him in later, higher-leverage situations than the Brewers did.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
