Trevor Richards (baseball)

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4+1⁄3 innings, giving up eight hits and five runs (all earned) while striking out five and walking one; he took the loss, as the Marlins were defeated by the Boston Red Sox, 7–3. [8] On April 25, facing Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Richards pitched 4+2⁄3 innings, giving up one hit and striking out 10. [9] Richards finished the 2018 season with a 4–9 record in 25 starts. He struck out 130 batters in 126+1⁄3 innings.

For the 2019 season, Richards began the season in the Marlins rotation. He was moved to the bullpen on July 26 after going 3–12 in 20 starts.

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2019, Richards was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays (along with Nick Anderson) in exchange for Jesús Sánchez and Ryne Stanek. [10] He made his first start as a Ray on August 18, 2019, against the Detroit Tigers, allowing two runs across three and a half innings in a 5–4 Tampa Bay victory. [11] In 2020 for the Rays, Richards pitched to a bloated 5.91 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 9 appearances, including four starts. [12] In 2021, Richards had 16 strikeouts in 12 innings for the Rays.

Milwaukee Brewers

On May 21, 2021, the Rays traded Richards and Willy Adames to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Drew Rasmussen and J. P. Feyereisen. [13] In 15 appearances and 19+2⁄3 innings before being traded, Richards posted a 3–0 record on a 3.20 ERA.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 6, 2021, the Brewers traded Richards to the Toronto Blue Jays along with Bowden Francis in exchange for Rowdy Tellez. [14]

On January 13, 2023, Richards signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. [15]

Personal life

Richards grew up a St. Louis Cardinals fan. [16] He and his wife, Aunna, became engaged in 2018 and married in 2019. [17] They reside in Springfield, Missouri. [18]

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Born: (1993-05-15) May 15, 1993 (age 30)
Aviston, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 2, 2018, for the Miami Marlins
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