Overview
- The Phillies acquired reliever Chase Shugart from the Pirates for minor-league infielder Francisco Loreto after Pittsburgh designated the right-hander for assignment.
- Philadelphia’s 40-man roster stands at 40 following the transaction.
- Shugart, 29, appeared in 35 games for Pittsburgh in 2025, working 45.0 innings with a 3.40 ERA and a 1.111 WHIP, as right-handed hitters batted .198 against him.
- Statcast lists a five-pitch mix for Shugart, led by a sweeper and cutter with a four-seam fastball that averaged 95.4 mph last season.
- The move continues a winter focus on relief depth that has included Brad Keller, Jonathan Bowlan, Kyle Backhus, Yoniel Curet and Rule 5 pick Zach McCambley, with newcomers set to compete for bullpen roles in Clearwater.