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. [9] 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. [10] 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. [11] 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. [12] In 2020 for the Rays, Richards pitched to a bloated 5.91 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 9 appearances, including four starts. [13] 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. [14] 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. [15] In 32 games out of the bullpen, he compiled a 4–2 record and 3.31 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 32+2⁄3 innings pitched. Richards made 62 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2022, accumulating a 3–2 record and 5.34 ERA with 82 strikeouts across 64 innings. [16]

On January 13, 2023, Richards signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. [17] He appeared in 56 contests for Toronto in 2023, recording a 4.95 ERA with 105 strikeouts over 72+2⁄3 innings of work. [18] Richards pitched in 45 games for the Blue Jays in 2024, posting a 2–1 record and 4.64 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 52+1⁄3 innings pitched. [19]

Minnesota Twins

On July 30, 2024, Richards was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor-leaguer Jay Harry. [20] [21] In 10 games for Minnesota, he registered a 4.15 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 13 innings of work. Richards was designated for assignment by the Twins on August 27. [22] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A St. Paul Saints on September 2. [23] Richards elected free agency on October 1. [24]

Personal life

Richards grew up a St. Louis Cardinals fan. [25] He and his wife, Aunna, became engaged in 2018 and married in 2019. [26] They reside in Springfield, Missouri.[ citation needed ]

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Trevor Richards
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Richards with the Miami Marlins in 2018
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-05-15) May 15, 1993 (age 31)
Aviston, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 2, 2018, for the Miami Marlins