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Right-hander Trevor Richards signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. Richards will be at camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 21

Former Toronto Blue Jays Reliever Finds New Home with Chicago Cubs

Trevor Richards, a seven-year major league veteran, has signed with the Chicago Cubs, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. The Cubs and RHP Trevor Richards have agreed to a minor league deal, sources tell @Just_BBMedia Richards, 31, pitched to a 4.55 ERA in 65 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays and Twins last season.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / January 21

Cubs Sign RHP Trevor Richards to Minor-League Deal

With Spring Training just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs are continuing to add pitchers to the organization. The addition of Trevor Richards aligns with their strategy for building a bullpen.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Cubs, Trevor Richards Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Trevor Richards, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Richards, a client of Apex Baseball, will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 21

Chicago Cubs Bolster Depth by Signing Veteran Right-Handed Reliever

The Chicago Cubs are trying to pick themselves up off the mat after missing out on star closer Tanner Scott. Adding him would have been the most important addition made by the front office this winter, shoring up a unit that has been directly detrimental to their playoff chances the past two years.

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The Chicago Cubs sign a decent reliever to a minor league deal

The Chicago Cubs have made it their main mission to add to their pitching depth all season, specifically adding to their bullpen. The Cubs have added a ton of depth to their bullpen some far with signing guys like former Minnesota Twins lefty Caleb Thielbar to be one of their options.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / January 20

Chicago Cubs Signing Righty Reliever Trevor Richards

Get all the Tanner Scott jokes out of your system and then proceed to the part where the Chicago Cubs sign lots of guys on minor league deals, and this one has nothing to do with the Cubs whiffing on Scott this weekend.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Twins Pitching Staff to Rely on Young Arms in 2025

With key bullpen pitchers possibly leaving via free agency, Minnesota Twins rookie pitchers could see opportunities to fill roles in 2025. Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Richards are set to hit the free agency market.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Trevor Richards, Caleb Boushley Accept Outright Assignments With Twins

Right-handers Trevor Richards and Caleb Boushley both passed through waivers unclaimed following their recent DFAs by the Twins, tweets Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Minnesota Twins News / Bluejaysnation / August 27

Minnesota Twins designate former Blue Jays reliever Trevor Richards for assignment

A former Blue Jays reliever is likely heading for free agency, as the Minnesota Twins have designated Trevor Richards for assignment after claiming reliever Michael Tonkin off of waivers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Twins DFA veteran pitcher acquired at trade deadline

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Twins radio announcer roasts struggling new pitcher Trevor Richards

Twins reliever Trevor Richards, the team's sole acquisition before this year's trade deadline, has gotten off to a rough start in Minnesota. After allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over two innings in Friday night's loss to the Cardinals, he has a 4.09 ERA with ten walks in 11 innings since joining the Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 21

From Jax to Okert: Twins Bullpen Confidence Rankings

At the trade deadline, the San Diego Padres went out and acquired four pitchers including a couple of All Star caliber relief pitchers in Tanner Scott and Jason Adams.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 22

Checking in on how traded Blue Jays are doing with their new teams

Just over three weeks ago, the Blue Jays parted with some of their coveted players at the trade deadline as they shifted their focus toward the future.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 2

Bullpen Moves Draw Ire From Minnesota Twins Clubhouse

The Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went for the Minnesota Twins. Rather than make any moves of substance, Derek Falvey added a low-leverage reliever.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Twins out to extend White Sox's historic losing streak

After spending much of July on the road, the Minnesota Twins are looking forward to spending the bulk of August at home. The Twins will start a three-game homestand against the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 1

Report: Twins players 'disheartened' by team's quiet trade deadline

The Twins had perhaps the quietest trade deadline of any team in baseball, with their lone move being the acquisition of reliever Trevor Richards from the Blue Jays.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 1

Minnesota Twins Players Mostly Admit They Wanted Help at Trade Deadline

The 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went. The Minnesota Twins participated, but just barely. Derek Falvey swung a deal for Trevor Richards, and that amounts to virtually a participation trophy.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 31

Twins place Brock Stewart on 15-day IL, add Trevor Richards to 26-man roster

Twins righty Brock Stewart has landed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to July 30. Stewart, 31, had only recently returned from a stint on the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder tendinitis.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Minnesota Twins Bolster Bullpen, Acquiring Blue Jays Reliever

The Minnesota Twins made their first move of the trade deadline, adding righty reliever Trevor Richards to their bullpen. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Twins have made a trade for the Toronto Blue Jays reliever.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

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 Harry. Richards, 31, is 2-1 with a 4.64 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 45 games (two starts) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 30

Getting to know Jay Harry, the utility infielder the Blue Jays acquired in the Trevor Richards trade

The Blue Jays have acquired another 2023-draftee. Their first trade of Tuesday came towards the end of the deadline, as they moved reliever Trevor Richards to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Jay Harry.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 30

Toronto Blue Jays trade reliever Trevor Richards to the Minnesota Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays sell-off continues, as Tuesday’s 6 PM EST deadline nears, this time sending reliever Trevor Richards to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for 22-year-old High-A infielder Jay Harry.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Twins acquire righty reliever Trevor Richards from Blue Jays

The Twins have acquired right-hander Trevor Richards in a trade with the Blue Jays, as per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes. Minor league infielder Jay Harry is heading to Toronto on the other end of the deal, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi report.

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