Phillies trade Tyler Gilbert to White Sox for Tennessee Vols standout Aaron Combs

Phillies Land Aaron Combs – The Phillies kicked off the new year with a roster move, trading left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Minor League right-hander Aaron Combs.

This deal follows Gilbert being designated for assignment on Dec. 22 to clear space for lefty Jesús Luzardo on the Phillies’ 40-man roster. Gilbert, a former Rule 5 draft pick who had flashes of success in the big leagues, now heads to Chicago to bolster their pitching depth.

As for Combs, the 25-year-old right-hander has shown promise in the minors, showcasing a solid strikeout rate and improving command over the past season. While not a household name, Combs could offer bullpen depth for the Phillies in the near future.

Phillies trade Tyler Gilbert (DFA on 12/22) to CWS in exchange for RHP Aaron Combs.

LHP Tyler Gilbert (DFA on 12/22) was traded to CWS today in exchange for minor league RHP Aaron Combs.

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 1, 2025

Aaron Combs was the White Sox 8th round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of the University of Tennessee. Combs 2024 College Stats: 50 G | 2 GS | 66.2 IP | 48 H | 24 ER | 30 BB | 105 K | 3.24 ERA | 1.17 WHIP

Enjoy 49 seconds of Aaron Combs shoving to cap off the day.#GBO pic.twitter.com/QsGqTPGVRo

— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) April 21, 2024

This trade highlights the Phillies’ ongoing effort to balance their roster and add pitching depth as they gear up for the 2025 season. For Gilbert, it’s a fresh start with the White Sox, while the Phillies hope Combs can develop into a key piece of their pitching staff.

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