{"id":518942,"date":"2026-01-13T22:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/518942\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T22:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:42:16","slug":"phillies-acquire-chase-shugart-mlb-trade-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/518942\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart – MLB Trade Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Phillies announced that they have acquired right-hander Chase Shugart<\/a> from the Pirates. Pittsburgh receives minor league infielder Francisco Loreto<\/a> in return. The Bucs had designated Shugart for assignment last week to open a 40-man spot for Ryan O\u2019Hearn<\/a>. Philly had a 40-man vacancy but their roster is now full.<\/p>\n

Shugart, 29, has tossed 53 2\/3 innings in his career. The majority of that was with the Pirates in 2025, plus a brief stint with the Red Sox in 2024. Combined, he has allowed 3.52 earned runs per nine with an 18% strikeout rate and 9.2% walk rate. He has averaged around 95 miles per hour with his four-seamer and sinker while also throwing a cutter, sweeper and changeup.<\/p>\n

He has flashed a bit more upside in the minors. Last year, for instance, he tossed 20 2\/3 Triple-A innings with a 1.74 ERA. He struck out 25.3% of opponents, limited walks to a 7.6% clip and induced grounders on 54.7% of balls in play. He still has an option remaining, so the Phils can shuttle him between Philly and Triple-A Lehigh Valley throughout the 2026 season. If he still has a roster spot at the end of the season, he can be retained into the future via arbitration.<\/p>\n

In order to add that depth, Philly is parting with a prospect. Loreto, 18, was part of Philadelphia\u2019s international signing class in 2024. Initially listed as a catcher when he signed out of Venezuela, he primarily played third base in 2025. He spent last year in the Florida Complex League and slashed .237\/.332\/.396. He doesn\u2019t appear on top prospect lists but the Pirates are likely pleased just to get a lottery ticket as the return for a guy they had already bumped off the roster.<\/p>\n

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