White Sox Trade for Phillies Outfielder Amid Surprising Postseason Push
Summary
The Chicago White Sox traded for outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies on August 31, 2023. Pham, a right-handed batter, will help the White Sox as they compete for the AL Central division lead and prepare for the postseason.Key Facts
- Tommy Pham was traded from the Phillies to the White Sox on August 31, 2023.
- Pham previously played for the Phillies, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles during the 2023 season.
- He signed a minor league deal with the Phillies on June 27, 2023, and played for their Triple-A team before the trade.
- The White Sox were unexpectedly leading the AL Central division with a record of 72-64 at the time of the trade.
- Pham bats right-handed, which balances the White Sox’s mostly left-handed outfield lineup.
- He will provide cover for the White Sox’s right-handed hitters in case of injuries.
- The White Sox made this trade partly so Pham would be available for their postseason roster in October.
- The Phillies chose to call up catcher Rafael Marchan instead of Pham when expanding their roster on September 1, 2023.
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