Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Philadelphia Phillies traded veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.
- Pham is expected to be added to Chicago’s major-league roster when rosters expand on Sept. 1, which makes him eligible for postseason rosters under MLB rules.
- Pham spent most of 2026 in Triple-A after short stints with the Mets and on minor-league deals with the Orioles and Phillies, hitting .250/.381/.391 with three homers and 25 RBIs in 44 games at Lehigh Valley.
- Because Pham was on a minor-league contract and not on a 40-man roster at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, he was still tradable; the White Sox must now clear a 40-man roster spot to finalize his addition.
- A 13-year big-league veteran who previously played for Chicago in 2024, Pham adds experienced right-handed outfield depth for the White Sox as they press their AL Central push and prepare for the postseason.