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Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart
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- The Phillies acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates in exchange for minor league infield prospect Francisco Loreto.
- Shugart was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh to open a 40-man roster spot for Ryan O’Hearn.
- Loreto, 18, was part of Philadelphia’s 2024 international signing class and batted .237/.332/.396 in 2025 in the Florida Complex League.
- The Pirates moved Shugart to clear room on the 40-man roster ahead of signing Ryan O’Hearn.
- Philadelphia added bullpen depth with Shugart as part of a broader offseason strategy that includes recent acquisitions like Gregory Soto and Mason Montgomery.
- Shugart posted a 4-3 record in 35 appearances with a 3.40 ERA across 45 innings for the Pirates in 2025.
- The trade is described by MLB Trade Rumors as a standard roster move to balance 40-man spots and minor-league returns.
- Loreto, initially listed as a catcher before moving to third base, represents a lottery-ticket return for Pittsburgh.
- The Pirates bullpen depth heading into 2026 includes pitchers like Justin Lawrence, Carmen Mlodzinski, Mattson and Santana.
- Shugart is a right-hander with a fastball around 95 mph and a mix of pitches including cutter and changeup.
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