White Sox Trade Aaron Combs for Phillies' Tyler Gilbert

The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange, the White Sox sent right-hander Aaron Combs to the Phillies. The move follows Gilbert’s designation for assignment by the Phillies prior to the holidays. Additionally, the White Sox designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment to accommodate Gilbert on their 40-man roster.

Gilbert, 31, had a brief stint with the Phillies this year, pitching just 8 1/3 innings after signing a minor league deal with the Reds last winter and later being traded to Philadelphia in May. Originally a sixth-round pick by the Phillies in 2015, Gilbert was picked up by Arizona in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft and made his MLB debut as a Diamondback during the 2021 season.

Gilbert had a notable rookie season, posting a 3.15 ERA (135 ERA+) with a 4.27 FIP across 40 innings, including six starts and three relief appearances. The highlight of Gilbert’s rookie year was his remarkable no-hitter during his first career MLB start, where he struck out five Padres and walked three over nine hitless innings.

The White Sox are optimistic that Gilbert can recapture his rookie year form and provide valuable depth to their pitching rotation. Fans will be eager to see what Gilbert brings to the mound and how this trade impacts the team's prospects for the upcoming season.