Trevor Richards
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Jun 13 2025Richards cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was dropped from Kansas City's 40-man roster Wednesday in order to make room for Jonathan Bowlan, and the former will now test his value in free agency. Richards, 32, has given up four earned runs in three MLB innings this season and owns a 4.19 ERA across 19.1 frames in Triple-A.
Jun 11 2025The Royals designated Richards for assignment Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kansas City will swap Richards out of its bullpen for a fresh right-handed arm in Jonathan Bowlan, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. After receiving a promotion to the big club Saturday, Richards appeared in three contests and gave up four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Richards will have the option of electing free agency if he doesn't wish to report back to Omaha.
Jun 7 2025The Royals selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 9 after being released by the Cubs three days prior. The 32-year-old right-hander struggled with Triple-A Iowa, but he's been better out of the bullpen for Omaha, where he has a 1.69 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two saves and an 11:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings. Richards will take the spot on the Royals' 26-man roster vacated by Jonathan Bowlan, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Feb 9 2025Richards was among 20 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Cubs on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards joined the Cubs last month on a minor-league deal, and he will now officially participate in spring training, where he'll compete for a bullpen job. The righty compiled a 4.55 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 65.1 innings for Toronto and Minnesota last season. If Richards does make the team, he'll likely have a low-leverage role and figures to be mostly off the fantasy radar.
Aug 27 2024Richards was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins acquired Richards at the trade deadline for minor-league infielder Jay Harry, but he struggled with the Twins. Richards had a 4.15 ERA with 11 walks and seven wild pitches in 13 innings as he could not command his changeup - his key out pitch. The Twins have struggled with finding depth in their bullpen and cut their losses.
Aug 9 2024Richards earned the save in a 6-3 win over the Guardians in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Jhoan Duran earned the save in the first game of the doubleheader, Richards got the call in the nightcap, where he set down Cleveland in order to earn his first save of the year. It's a nice bounce-back effort from Richards, who allowed three runs while issuing five walks in just two-thirds of an inning in his last appearance. Overall, the 31-year-old Richards sports a 4.82 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and 53:29 K:BB across 56 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays this year.
Jul 30 2024The Twins acquired Richards on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Jay Harry, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards will provide the Twins with a right-handed option out of the bullpen who's capable of covering multiple innings. The 31-year-old covered 52.1 frames over his 45 appearances with the Blue Jays this season, logging a 4.64 ERA with seven holds and a 49:24 K:BB.
Jun 18 2024Richards struck out one over two scoreless innings of relief in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox. He gave up no hits and one walk in the 33-pitch appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had served as an opening pitcher in front of Bowden Francis in two of his previous five appearances, but Richards looks set to occupy a full-time role in the bullpen moving forward. The Blue Jays are expected to bring back Yariel Rodriguez (back) from the 15-day injured list this weekend in Cleveland, and he'll presumably step into the No. 5 spot in the rotation that had previously been covered by Richards-Francis tandem.
Jun 15 2024Richards will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher for Saturday's matchup with the Guardians, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com repports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards operated as an opener in the team's 10-1 loss to the Orioles on June 4 and he appears to be set for a similar role Saturday. The right-hander reached his season-high 40 pitches in that matchup with Baltimore and likely won't last long enough to qualify for a win versus Cleveland. Bowden Francis is expected to operate as a bulk reliever once Richards exits the contest.
Jun 4 2024Richards will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher Tuesday against the Orioles, Mike Wilner of The Toronto Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards has gone more than one inning in seven of his 25 relief appearances this season, including a 3.1-inning appearance last Wednesday against the White Sox. However, he hasn't thrown more than 38 pitches in any outing and will be pitching on just one day of rest after making an one-inning appearance Sunday versus Pittsburgh. The expectation is that Bowden Francis (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to work in bulk relief behind Richards.
May 29 2024Richards (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk over 3.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alek Manoah started the game but left in the second inning due to right elbow discomfort. Richards stepped up with his longest outing of the season to at least partially spare the Blue Jays' bullpen, and he was rewarded with the victory. Richards has a 3.29 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB over 27.1 innings this season. If Manoah is forced to miss time, it's unlikely Richards steps into the rotation, as he hasn't regularly seen work as a starter since 2019.
Apr 8 2024Richards walked two and struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief during Sunday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old right-hander has come up big for the Blue Jays bullpen in the early going while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Erik Swanson (forearm) have been on the shelf. Richards has appeared in six of Toronto's first 10 games, posting a 0.00 ERA and 8:3 K:BB over 5.2 innings while giving up only two hits -- although he did allow an inherited runner to score on a wild pitch Sunday. He hasn't seen a lot of high-leverage usage and only has one hold so far, but Richards' ability to work longer outings and collect bulk strikeouts with solid ratios gives him some fantasy value in deep AL-only formats.
Mar 14 2024Richards allowed one run on two hits and a walk over 1.2 innings of relief during Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty has 10 strikeouts in 6.1 innings this spring, but he's also issued five free passes as he tries to iron out the kinks before Opening Day. Richards' ability to rack up bulk Ks via his elite changeup, and his flexible role in the Blue Jays bullpen, keep him on the fantasy radar in deeper formats -- over 72.2 innings in 2023 he collected 105 strikeouts, two wins and a career-high 11 holds, but they came with a 4.95 ERA and 1.35 WHIP.
Jan 11 2024Richards agreed to a one-year, $2.15 million deal with the Blue Jays on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old swing man has made three or more starts in five of his six MLB seasons but he has not logged more than 75 innings since he threw 135.1 innings in 2019. Richards had a 4.95 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 105 strikeouts in 72.2 innings last year.
Aug 18 2023Toronto activated Richards (neck) from the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards missed the minimum 15 days because of neck inflammation. He'll return to the Blue Jays' bullpen Friday night against the Reds, holding a strong 2.98 ERA with 83 strikeouts through 54.1 innings this year.
Aug 16 2023Richards (neck) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards' first rehab appearance was postponed as Buffalo was rained out, but the right-hander is game-ready after missing the previous two weeks with neck inflammation. Assuming he gets into Wednesday's game, it's possible that's the only appearance he'll need before rejoining the Blue Jays' bullpen.
Aug 11 2023Richards (neck) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards appears on track to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible next weekend. The 30-year-old right-hander had registered a 2.98 ERA and 83 strikeouts through 54.1 innings this season with the Blue Jays before he went on the shelf Aug. 3 due to neck inflammation.
Aug 3 2023Richards was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to August 2, with neck inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It doesn't sound like an overly serious issue, but Richards will be missed in the Toronto bullpen as he spends at least the next two weeks on the shelf. The 30-year-old right-hander has posted a sharp 2.98 ERA with 83 strikeouts through 54.1 innings of work this season for the Blue Jays.
Jun 29 2023Richards didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Giants, allowing one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's changeup was devastating, and Richards generated 10 swinging strikes in the first inning alone -- becoming only the fourth pitcher this season to rack up double-digit whiffs in a single frame and joining Hunter Greene (hip), Andrew Heaney and MacKenzie Gore in that club. Richards continues to give the Jays some impressive outings as the front end of a tandem, posting a 3.07 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB through 14.2 innings in June, but the role puts a cap on his fantasy value as it makes it virtually impossible for him to record a win. Until the front office finds more permanent options to fill the holes in the team's rotation though, the 30-year-old should continue to be deployed as an opener.
Jun 17 2023Richards (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Blue Jays fell 4-2 to the Rangers, giving up three runs on three hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto has gone with something of a tandem approach to filling the hole in its rotation, and for the second straight appearance Richards started and went three innings before giving way to the rest of the bullpen. Unlike his last outing June 10, when he fanned seven Twins over three shutout frames, the right-hander had far less success this time around, tossing 36 of 65 pitches for strikes and serving up back-to-back homers to Josh Jung and Jonah Heim in the second inning. Until Alek Manoah turns things around or Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is ready to return, the Jays will likely continue patching together their fifth starter spot, and Richards should remain a big part of that plan. On the season, he sports a 3.82 ERA and 51:15 K:BB through 33 innings.
Jun 10 2023Richards will start Saturday's game against the Twins, though he isn't expected to throw more than three innings, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards will make the start which would have previously gone to Alek Manoah, who was demoted after struggling to a 6.36 ERA in 13 starts. Richards has starting experience, with 56 of his 200 MLB appearances coming in that role, but he's likely to wind up somewhere between an opener and a true starter in Saturday's contest given that he's exclusively pitched in relief this season, only once recording more than six outs. Bowden Francis and Mitch White are available to provide length behind him. Whether the Blue Jays elect to build Richards up to a starter's workload and keep him in the rotation going forward or move him back to the bullpen following Saturday's outing remains to be seen.
May 29 2023Richards walked one and struck out three in a scoreless inning of relief Sunday to record his third hold of the season in a win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took the ball from Jose Berrios with two outs in the sixth inning before passing the baton to Erik Swanson in the seventh, as the Blue Jays staff tossed a combined five-hit shutout. Richards' plus-plus changeup has been dancing this season, and the 30-year-old righty has fanned multiple batters in 10 of his last 11 appearances, producing a 3.24 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB through 16.2 innings over that stretch.
Mar 25 2023Richards has posted a 14:5 K:BB without allowing a home run over 7.1 innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander's elite changeup looks as baffling as ever, but his lack of even an average fastball has led to some erratic numbers in the majors. Richards posted a 5.34 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 2022 despite a 29.2 percent strikeout rate, thanks in part to a career-worst 12.5 percent walk rate. He'll likely fill a lower-leverage role for Toronto this season.
Jan 13 2023Richards signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old held a 5.34 ERA but also struck out 82 over 64 innings for the Blue Jays last season. Richards has plenty of past starting experience but appears pegged for a full-time relief gig again in 2023. He did serve as an opener for the Jays a few times in 2022 and might be used some in that role again for the upcoming season.
Oct 5 2022Richards will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards will be picking up his fourth "start" of the season, but because he hasn't recorded more than seven outs in any of his 61 appearances with the Blue Jays, he's unlikely to face any hitter more than one time. Once Richards exits the contest, the Blue Jays will have one of Casey Lawrence, Mitch White and Yusei Kikuchi available as a potential bulk-relief option. The Blue Jays will then likely save two of those pitchers to cover the majority of the innings in Game 2.
Sep 16 2022Richards will start a bullpen game against the Orioles on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards threw 29 pitches in relief Thursday against the Rays and gave up five runs on three hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter in two-thirds of an inning. However, he'll serve as an opener during Friday's matchup, while Yusei Kikuchi will likely be available as a bulk reliever.
Sep 10 2022Richards will start a bullpen game Sunday against the Rangers, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Interim manager John Schneider said that everyone will be available, suggesting we will see a slew of arms in the series finale instead of an opener-primary situation. Richards has not thrown more than two innings in an appearance this season. Jose Berrios will be pushed back to Monday against the Rays.
Sep 2 2022Richards will start Saturday's game against the Pirates, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards hasn't made a start since 2020 and hasn't lasted very long in any of his relief appearances this season, so it seems likely that he'll be used as an opener during Saturday's matchup. The right-hander posted a 1.46 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 12.1 innings over 12 appearances in August.
Jul 3 2022Richards (neck) was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander served up two homers in one inning during his lone rehab appearance, but the Blue Jays have reinstated Richards back to the active roster regardless. Chances are, Richards will be limited to mop-up duty, at least until he shows he can string together a few effective appearances. Richards has a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 28.2 innings for Toronto this season.
Jun 30 2022Richards (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards faced live hitters Monday and has now been cleared to return to game action in the minors. The right-hander didn't face a lengthy shutdown after landing on the injured list June 18, so he expects to be ready to return when first eligible July 3.
Jun 27 2022Richards (neck) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Facing live hitters is likely the final hurdle that Richards needs to clear before the Blue Jays send him out for a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old right-hander had supplied a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 28.2 innings out of the Toronto bullpen this season before landing on the 15-day injured list June 18 with a strained neck. According to Mitch Bannon of SI.com, Richards said he was shut down from throwing for only a few days due to the injury, and he expects to be ready to come off the IL when first eligible July 3.
Jun 18 2022Richards was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards hasn't been pitching well lately, allowing 12 runs in eight innings across his last eight appearances, though it's unclear exactly how much of that can be attributed to the injury. Matt Gage was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Mar 22 2022Richards agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blue Jays on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards is in his first year of arbitration eligibility and will receive a modest raise. He spent most of last season with Toronto and was a solid bullpen piece with a 3.31 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 32.2 innings.
Sep 12 2021Richards (7-2) fired a perfect sixth inning while striking out two, earning the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards entered the game with the Blue Jays down 1-0. However, after he fired a scoreless inning, Toronto put up 11 runs in the seventh inning to give Richards the win. He is 2-0 with nine strikeouts in seven scoreless innings over his last seven appearances.
Aug 20 2021Richards (5-2) took the loss Friday versus Detroit. He allowed three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards got the ball for the top of the 10th inning, but he allowed the go-ahead run to score before Adam Cimber allowed two inherited runners to cross the dish. The 28-year-old Richards has allowed five runs (four earned) in two innings across his last three appearances, enduring a bit of a rough patch. For the year, he owns a 3.75 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB through 48 innings for three teams.
Aug 11 2021Richards (5-1) earned the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels after tossing two scoreless innings, walking one and fanning two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was charged with his first loss of the season July 26 against the Red Sox, but he has been excellent since then and has tossed five straight scoreless appearances, giving up just two hits across 6.1 innings in that span. In fact, Richards has allowed just three runs across 14 innings (12 appearances) since the beginning of July and owns a 1.93 ERA with a 19:5 K:BB in that span.
Jul 26 2021Richards (4-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in 1.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards allowed a two-run home run to Alex Verdugo in the eighth inning, and Toronto was unable to pull even again. This was Richards' first loss in 27 appearances between three teams this year. The right-hander owns a 3.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 53:14 K:BB across 38.2 innings, and he's not expected to contend for saves in Toronto's bullpen.
Jul 24 2021Richards (4-0) struck three batters out while allowing a hit over an inning, earning the win over the Mets on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards entered the fifth inning in a tie game with one out and runners on first and second base. He earned his first win with the Blue Jays on Saturday in his fifth appearance with his new team. Since joining Toronto, he's allowed just one run in 5.2 innings while striking out 11 batters. The 28-year-old owns a 3.38 ERA in and 52 strikeouts in 37.1 innings.
Jul 8 2021Richards struck out one in a perfect inning of relief during Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander made short work of the O's in the sixth inning as the first man out of the bullpen after Hyun Jin Ryu. Richards is having a solid season in relief despite being traded twice, posting a 3.58 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB through 32.2 innings, and he could see more high-leverage work in Toronto than he did in Tampa Bay or Milwaukee.
Jul 6 2021Richards and minor-leaguer Bowden Francis were traded to the Blue Jays from the Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for Rowdy Tellez, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was traded to Milwaukee alongside Willy Adames on May 21, posting a 3.20 ERA and 25:9 K:BB in 19.2 innings with the Brewers. The righty primarily served as a bulk reliever, winning three games but also blowing two saves in his 15 appearances. Now, Richards joins a struggling bullpen that may find use for him in later, higher-leverage situations than the Brewers did.
Jun 19 2021Richards (2-0) allowed a hit and two walks and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win Saturday over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards kept Milwaukee within a run despite the shaky eighth inning, and Willy Adames' two-run shot in the ninth put the right-hander in line for the win. Richards has been strong in June with no runs allowed in nine innings. For the year, he has a 3.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings, mainly in a middle-relief role.
Jun 12 2021Richards allowed a hit and a walk while striking out four over two scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday versus Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards has now logged five scoreless innings across four appearances in June. He got off to a rocky start after he was traded from Tampa Bay to Milwaukee. The right-hander has a 4.15 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season. He remains an option in the middle innings for Milwaukee.
May 21 2021Richards and Willy Adames were acquired by the Brewers from the Rays on Friday in exchange for J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB through 12 innings this season and should join his new team sometime this weekend. Feyereisen and Rasmussen both saw significant work for the Brewers, so Richards should step into a sizable hole in the bullpen.
May 19 2021The Rays recalled Richards from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will move up to the big club for the second time this season after posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over five appearances in his first stint with the Rays. After previously working as a swingman for the Rays in 2020, Richards appears to have transitioned into a full-time relief role. He worked no more than 1.1 innings in any of his five appearances with Durham prior to Wednesday's call-up.
May 1 2021Richards was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards has made five major-league appearances to begin the season and posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 11 innings. However, he'll now be removed from the big-league roster as part of a shuffle to make room for Rich Hill (illness) and Cody Reed (thumb), who were activated from the injured list Saturday.
Apr 28 2021Richards was credited with his first hold in a win over the Athletics on Tuesday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed no hits and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was highly efficient in his setup role behind Diego Castillo, needing only 13 pitches to get his three outs. The 27-year-old has improved after a pair of uneven appearances to start the season, rebounding from allowing a pair of earned runs apiece in each of his first two trips to the mound to giving up just one earned run over the four innings covering his last pair of outings.
Apr 20 2021Richards was credited with a save against the Royals on Tuesday, pitching three innings and allowing one run on one hit while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards entered the high-scoring contest in the seventh inning with Tampa Bay staked to a five-run lead. He gave up a run in that frame but retired the final seven batters he faced to log his first career save. Richards has allowed five earned runs over eight innings so far this season, but he given up only six hits while posting a 10:1 K:BB.
Apr 14 2021Richards, recalled by the Rays on Monday, allowed two earned runs on three hits, a walk and a wild pitch over three innings in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Yarbrough threw 93 pitches over six difficult frames, and Richards was therefore called upon in his role as swingman to eat up some innings. The right-hander struggled to a career-worst 5.91 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across nine appearances (four starts) in 2020, so Tuesday's uneven outing wasn't exactly the most encouraging start to his new season.
Apr 12 2021Richards was recalled by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was sent to Triple-A Durham prior to Opening Day after he allowed eight runs in 7.1 innings this spring. Richards has experience as a starter and long reliever in the majors, and he could fill in as a member of the rotation after Chris Archer (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Mar 28 2021Richards was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old surrendered eight runs with an 8:0 K:BB over 7.1 innings during spring training and was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. Richards could work as a spot starter or multi-inning reliever if promoted by the Rays this season.
Mar 13 2021Richards, who allowed two earned runs on two hits over two innings but recorded four strikeouts in a Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox on Friday, projects for multiple roles in 2021, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. "Richie's done well this spring," Cash said. "[Rays pitching coach] Kyle [Snyder] is very excited [about] where he's at and how he can help us in multiple ways." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old swingman had his share of struggles in 2020, pitching to a bloated 5.91 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across nine appearances (four starts). However, Richards had shown some promise in 2019 in the form of a 1.93 ERA across 23.1 innings after arriving from the Marlins via trade, and despite Richards surrendering a pair of earned runs in each of his first two spring outings, the Rays seem to be high on his versatility.
Oct 11 2020The Rays optioned Richards to their taxi squad Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be replaced on the active roster by Josh Fleming, as the Rays evidently wanted another southpaw available out of the bullpen to counter the Astros' left-handed hitters in the ALCS, which begins Sunday. Richards didn't make an appearance during the Rays' recent five-game ALDS matchup with the Yankees.
Oct 8 2020Richards will be on the Rays' roster for the remainder of the NL Division Series against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards replaces Oliver Drake, who landed on the injured list with a flexor strain. He'll presumably fill a lower-leverage role given that he wasn't originally on the roster and struggled to a 5.91 ERA in 32 innings during the regular season.
Sep 17 2020Richards took a no-decision during Thursday's win over the Orioles, allowing four runs on five hits and a pair of walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards, who was recalled from the team's alternate training site ahead of Thursday's start, struggled in the second half of Thursday's twin bill. After giving up a pair of home runs and an RBI double, the 27-year-old was lifted after 3.1 innings. The short performance was typical for Richards, who has failed to complete five innings in any of his nine appearances. Overall this season, the right-hander holds a 5.91 ERA and 1.72 WHIP across 32 innings.
Sep 16 2020Richards is a strong candidate to be the 29th man and potentially start Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is with the big-league team Wednesday and thus is a safe bet to be called up as the 29th man Thursday. The Rays are listing the Game 2 starter as TBD, so it could be Richards or he could follow an opener. He has a 5.34 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 28.2 innings this year and has not logged more than 4.2 innings in any of his eight outings.
Sep 7 2020Richards was optioned to the alternate site to make room on the roster for Ryan Yarbrough (groin), Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yarbrough will be activated from the injured list and start the Rays' game Tuesday. Richards was the odd man out, but will likely be back on the roster next week with the team scheduled to play a doubleheader against the Orioles.
Sep 2 2020Richards didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees, allowing two runs on five hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A pair of solo shots by DJ LeMahieu accounted for all the damage off the right-hander. It was Richards' longest outing of the season so far, as he threw 64 pitches (46 strikes) before giving way to the bullpen. He now has a 4.05 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB through 13.1 innings in his three starts. He'll look to last long enough to qualify for his first win of the year in his next trip to the mound Monday, on the road against the Nationals.
Aug 31 2020Richards will start Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Richards was not announced as the starter for Tuesday's game until after Monday's win, he appeared to be the likely choice for some time. RIchards hasn't pitched over 4.1 innings in an outing this year due to a lack of being stretched out, but an efficient outing could certainly get him through five frames.
Aug 26 2020Richards allowed two runs (none earned) on six hits and two walks while striking three across 4.1 innings Wednesday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards allowed both of the runs in the opening inning, but limited the damage thereafter. He was regularly working out of trouble -- he allowed multiple baserunners in four of the five innings he pitched -- but kept the Rays in the game. Richards worked up to 86 pitches, a positive factor for his chances to work long enough in upcoming starts to earn a win. He currently lines up to make his next appearance working behind an opener Monday at the Yankees.
Aug 25 2020Richards will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards last covered three frames in long relief last Thursday, and he'll make his second start of the season Wednesday against Baltimore. Richards has a 5.94 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 16.2 innings this season.
Aug 21 2020Richards came on in relief of opener John Curtiss in the second inning of Thursday's win over the Yankees, allowing two earned runs on four hits over three innings while recording two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was able to give manager Kevin Cash some valuable innings in the bullpen day, and the only run he allowed while on the mound came via an RBI groundout from Gleyber Torres. The right-hander was also dinged with one run on Gio Urshela's two-run home run off Diego Castillo, making it five times in as many appearances that Richards has been charged with multiple runs this season. Despite his elevated 5.94 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 16.2 innings, Richards is still a valuable asset due to his ability to cover multiple innings as either a spot starter or long reliever.
Aug 19 2020Richards should play a prominent role in Thursday's game against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Kevin Cash hasn't yet confirmed a starter for Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, but he said that Richards will play a significant role in the contest. The right-hander has mainly struggled in his first four appearances this season, posting a 5.93 ERA and 1.78 ERA over 13.2 innings.
Aug 14 2020Richards allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards had served in long relief to begin the season but made a spot start against the Blue Jays on Friday. However, he struggled to limit the Blue Jays' production at hitter-friendly Sahlen Field. The Rays provided him with enough run support early in the game, allowing him to settle for a no-decision. If the right-hander remains in the rotation in the near future, his next start should come on the road Thursday against the Yankees.
Aug 13 2020Richards will start Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards being named as Friday's starter does not come as a surprise as the right-hander logged four innings while allowing two unearned runs in relief of Charlie Morton (shoulder) in Sunday's win over the Yankees. Richards started 23 games last season between Miami and Tampa Bay.
Aug 10 2020Richards is a candidate for spot starts while Yonny Chirinos (triceps) and Charlie Morton (shoulder) are on the injured list, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards already stepped in for Morton on Sunday after the latter was forced from the game with the shoulder issue that would ultimately land him on the injured list. The 27-year-old right-hander logged 23 starts last season with the Marlins and Rays, which was preceded by a 25-start rookie 2018 campaign in Miami. Therefore, there's no doubt Richards' arm could be built up to potentially handle a conventional six- or seven-inning workload, but with manager Kevin Cash also having versatile multi-inning options such as Jalen Beeks and Anthony Banda (taxi squad) on hand, he could simply opt to deploy any two out of that trio to handle the bulk of innings in a given game.
Aug 7 2020Richards will fill a bullpen role during the Rays' weekend series against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards was recalled in place of Yonny Chirinos (triceps) on Thursday, but he evidently won't be filling Chirinos' rotation spot. The team's expected starters for Saturday's doubleheader are not yet known. Richards hasn't exactly earned a rotation spot given his performances to date, as he's allowed six runs on 10 hits in 5.1 innings across a pair of relief appearances.
Aug 6 2020Richards was recalled from the Rays' alternate camp site Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An injury to Yonny Chirinos (triceps) opened the door for Richards to rejoin the Rays following a brief stint at the team's satellite camp. The righty has struggled across of a pair of appearances this season, allowing six runs in 5.1 innings, though he could be called upon to pitch a handful of innings this weekend in place of Chirinos.
Aug 4 2020Richards was optioned by the Rays on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards has pitched twice for the Rays this season but didn't look good in either outing, allowing a combined six runs on 10 hits in just 5.1 innings. The 27-year-old recorded a respectable 4.06 ERA in 135.1 innings for the Marlins and Rays last season, so he'll likely get another opportunity at some point in the near future. Austin Meadows (illness) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jul 27 2020Richards worked three frames of long relief Sunday in the Rays' 6-5 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings. He was charged with four earned runs on six hits while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Early on in summer camp, Richards looked like he might have been in line to open the season as a member of the rotation, but those plans were dashed when Yonny Chirinos (undisclosed) was deemed ready to take the hill when a fifth starter is first needed Tuesday versus the Braves. Richards still took on a sizable workload in his first outing of 2020, tossing 40 pitches in relief of Blake Snell, who was deliberately capped at two innings as a precaution. Richards kept the Rays off the board for his first two innings, but he melted down in the top of the sixth, giving up four consecutive hits before being pulled in favor of Andrew Kittredge. Richards had been in line for the loss before the Rays rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extras.
Jul 17 2020Manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Richards, Ryan Yarbrough and Charlie Morton would be able to throw five-plus innings at the start of the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old seemed to be headed toward a versatile bullpen role this season, but it appears he's in line to step into the rotation with Yonny Chirinos (undisclosed) absent from camp. Richards had a 4.06 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 30 appearances (23 starts) between the Marlins and Rays last season, though he allowed only five runs over 23.1 innings after being traded to Tampa Bay at the deadline.
Jul 8 2020Richards was dominant while throwing 2.2 innings in a simulated game Wednesday against a quartet of teammates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. "I don't know if we saw the best of Trevor at any point last year, but his stuff is pretty unique," manager Kevin Cash said. "That changeup from behind almost looks like a breaking ball the way it drops. The changeup is going to be the big equalizer. When we see that pitch on, he's generally on track for a pretty good outing." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old could be set to fill a number of different roles during this coming regular season, and Wednesday's outing certainly inspired confidence he could thrive in whatever capacity he's deployed. Richards completely flummoxed the foursome of Brandon Lowe, Willy Adames, Mike Zunino and Ji-Man Choi -- who each took two at-bats against him -- by impressively ringing up seven total strikeouts and only allowing one of his 34 pitches to be put in play.
Mar 23 2020Richards could be part of a revolving group of "sixth starters" during the regular season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Topkin adds Jalen Beeks and Brendan McKay as two other members of the staff that could fill similar roles in 2020 as the Rays look to manage the workloads of top three starters Charlie Morton, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow carefully. The Rays reportedly may not use as many "bullpen days" as they have the last two seasons, either, but Richards will still likely be deployed in traditional long relief frequently due to the ability to effectively pitch multiple innings he's demonstrated over 48 career big-league starts. with three of those having come last season with the Rays after his arrival via trade from the Marlins. Richards did have a rough spring, however, posting a 7.04 ERA and 1.96 WHIP across 7.2 innings over five Grapefruit League appearances (one start).
Feb 23 2020Richards opened Saturday's 4-3 Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts over a scoreless first inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards enjoyed a brief but successful stint with the Rays last season after arriving from the Marlins at the deadline, posting a 3-0 record and 1.93 ERA across seven appearances (three starts). With the Rays already boasting a loaded starting rotation, the 26-year-old projects for a multi-inning bullpen role this season. However, his extensive starting experience (48 career starts in 55 appearances) renders him as excellent depth in that regard should injuries strike.
Feb 20 2020Richards will start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Red Sox, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards made 30 appearances, including 23 starts, between Miami and Tampa Bay in 2019, posting a 4.06 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 127:56 K:BB in 135.1 innings. Given the Rays' starting pitching depth, Richards seems likely to open the season in a multi-inning relief role.
Sep 15 2019Richards (3-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Angels on Saturday, working two scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and did not record any walks or strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards put together his second consecutive multi-inning scoreless outing following starter Tyler Glasnow's planned exit after three frames. The right-hander has allowed just three hits over the 4.2 innings covering his most recent pair of outings, lowering his ERA with the Rays to 2.11 in the process.
Sep 9 2019Richards (2-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts over 2.2 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards took over for starter Tyler Glasnow after two innings and ultimately was able to nab the victory as the unofficial "bulk reliever" in what was essentially a bullpen day game. Richards has largely proven effective in whichever role he's been deployed in by manager Kevin Cash thus far, and Sunday's scoreless multi-inning effort whittled down his ERA since arriving in Tampa to an impressive 2.33 across 19.1 innings.
Sep 6 2019Richards will give way to Tyler Glasnow (forearm) for Sunday's start against the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richards may still pitch Sunday, but it would be in a piggyback role after Glasnow throws 2-to-3 innings in his return from the injured list. A changeup specialist, Richards fared well as a traditional starter in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, allowing two runs over five innings, and now has a 2.70 ERA and 3.99 FIP in 16.2 innings with Tampa Bay. He posted a 4.50 ERA and 4.73 FIP in 112 innings with Miami before being traded at the deadline.
Aug 29 2019Richards did not factor into the decision against Houston on Thursday, hurling 2.1 innings and giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks while striking
Aug 28 2019Richards will work behind an opener Thursday against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 23 2019Richards (4-12) tossed six shutout innings while allowing two hits and one walk with five strikeouts, earning a victory against the Orioles on Friday.
Aug 18 2019Richards allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six over 3.1 innings Sunday against the Tigers.
Aug 17 2019Richards will be the bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Tigers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Aug 14 2019Richards appears on track to join the Rays for Sunday's game against the Tigers and work as a bulk reliever in that contest, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times
Aug 3 2019Richards will join Triple-A Durham to start Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jul 31 2019Richards was traded along with Nick Anderson from Miami to Tampa Bay on Wednesday in exchange for Jesus Sanchez and Ryne Stanek, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio
Jul 29 2019Richards could be part of the Marlins' closer mix following the Sergio Romo trade, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
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Jul 26 2019Manager Don Mattingly announced Friday that Richards is moving to the bullpen, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2019Richards (3-12) gave up seven runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven through five innings to take the loss against the White Sox on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 17 2019Richards (3-11) took the loss Wednesday as the Marlins were downed 3-2 by the Padres, giving up three runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings while striking out five.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Richards (3-10) gave up four runs on six hits and five walks while striking out five through five innings to take the loss against the Braves on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Richards (3-9) gave up three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three through five innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Richards (3-9) gave up three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Richards (3-8) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings while striking out three as the Marlins were downed 6-1 by the Nationals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Richards gave up one run on four hits and three walks while striking out eight through 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Richards (3-7) allowed five runs on 11 hits with one strikeout and no walks across five innings while taking a loss against the Pirates on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Richards (3-6) allowed one run on two hits with three walks and five strikeouts across seven innings but took a loss against the Braves on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Richards (3-5) earned the win by holding the Padres scoreless through five innings of work Sunday, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Richards (2-5) allowed one run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk across seven innings while earning a victory against the Giants on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Richards threw 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Thursday, giving up one earned run on eight hits, striking out six and walking one as the Marlins won 5-2.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Richards (1-5) picked up the win in Friday's 8-6 victory over the Mets, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over 6.1 innings while striking out four.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Richards (0-5) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2018Richards surrendered one run on three hits and one walk while fanning six across 6.2 innings Sunday as he didn't factor into the decision against the Rays.Richards allowed just one run in the second, and he left the ballgame in line for the victory, although the bullpen would collapse in the ninth. He's put together two consecutive stellar performances, giving up just one run over 12.2 innings while recording 10 strikeouts. Richards will head into his next start with a 4.41 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with a 63:32 K:BB over 69.1 innings.
Jul 14 2018Richards (3-5) picked up the win Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out four as the Marlins downed the Phillies 2-0.The rookie threw 65 of 98 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start, and while Richards didn't manage a high strikeout total, his 17 swinging strikes suggest he was somewhat unlucky on that front. He'll take a 4.74 ERA into the All-Star break.
Jul 8 2018Richards threw 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on four hits, striking out five and walking seven as the Marlins eventually prevailed 10-2.The Marlins offense provided him plenty of support, but Richards couldn't put himself in line for a win thanks to his command issues. The seven free passes were a season-high, and resulted in him tossing 87 pitches in his 3.2 innings before exiting the contest. Overall, Richards hasn't been providing the numbers of a viable fantasy starter this season, as he's got a 5.24 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP through 56.2 innings.
Jul 4 2018Richards allowed four runs on nine hits with no walks across five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Rays. He struck out five.Richards got off to an inauspicious start in this one, allowing a two-run home run to Wilson Ramos in the first inning before giving up two more runs on four hits in the second. He breezed through the next three frames with less difficulty, totaling 68 percent of his pitches for strikes as he went without issuing a walk for the second time this season. Richards' overall line doesn't look particularly impressive, but his 16:4 K:BB over the last three starts indicates he could be beginning to find his way at the big league level. He'll face a much tougher test this weekend against the Nationals.
Jun 28 2018Richards (2-5) took the loss in a shaky outing Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He gave up three runs on six hits and two walks while fanning three batters over 4.0 innings.The Diamondbacks got to Richards early, scratching those three runs across in the first two innings. Richards wasn't exactly hit hard -- he had just one extra-base hit allowed -- but the command was shaky as 28 of his 75 pitches went for balls. Overall, Richards has been mercurial in June, following up strong quality starts -- such as his one-run effort with eight strikeouts at Coors Field -- with subpar efforts like Thursday's. He's lined up to make his next start on July 4 against the Rays.
Jun 23 2018Richards (2-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Rockies, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings while striking out eight.The rookie had no trouble taming Coors Field in his first visit to the park, throwing only 48 of 86 pitches for strikes but generating 15 swinging strikes on the day. Richards has now produced three quality starts in his nine trips to the mound for the Marlins, and he'll carry a 4.91 ERA into his next outing Thursday at home against the Diamondbacks.
Jun 17 2018Richards (1-4) surrendered six runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across 3.1 innings Sunday as he took the loss against the Orioles.Richards had been solid through his past three outings coming into Sunday's start, allowing four runs across 15.2 innings, but Baltimore jumped on him for two runs in the second, two in the third and two more in the fourth, putting his team in a 6-1 hole. The 25-year-old right-hander has made eight starts thus far in 2018, posting a 5.45 ERA and 1.53 WHIP while allowing opposing hitters to bat .272 against him through 38 innings.
Jun 12 2018Richards (1-3) earned his first career MLB win against the Giants on Tuesday, giving up one run on only two hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked three.Richards has managed to last longer than five innings only twice this season, and totaled only five strikeouts across 13 innings in said starts. The 17 walks in 34.2 innings this season remains problematic for the 25-year-old, but he's managed to put together some quality outings when keeping his pitch count under control. Richards has a 4.41 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in seven starts, and is lined up for a solid matchup at Baltimore on Sunday.
Jun 7 2018Richards (0-3) allowed three runs in five innings, striking out four and yielding seven hits in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.Richards was called up to start for the first time since April but didn't do much to impress. He gave up a two-run homer off the bat of Jose Martinez in the first inning and his team didn't do him any favors on the offensive side. The rookie right-hander owns a 5.02 ERA in 28.2 innings with 14 walks and 28 strikeouts. If he stays on the MLB roster, Richards should take the ball next week against the Giants.
Jun 6 2018Richards will be recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday to start against the Cardinals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Richards will take the rotation spot of Elieser Hernandez, who is expected to shift to the bullpen after allowing five runs on five hits -- including a trio of homers -- in just three innings during his most recent start. The 25-year-old Richards owns a sharp 2.06 ERA and 0.89 WHIP across six starts (39.1 innings) with the Baby Cakes this season. He produced mixed results through five starts with the big club earlier in the season, compiling a 4.94 ERA and 24:14 K:BB across 23.2 innings of work.
Apr 25 2018Richards didn't allow a run and gave up just one hit and three walks with 10 strikeouts Wednesday against the Dodgers but fell one out shy of qualifying for the win.Richards has shown promise at times, but he has completed five innings just once now in five starts. The one time he did was a brilliant outing, as he gave up just two hits and a walk in seven shutout innings April 14 against Pittsburgh. But Richards has now walked a whopping 14 batters in just 23.1 innings of work. As Wednesday night's outing shows, even when he's at his best in every other face of the game, Richards won't be able to pick up wins if he can't fix his control. Most managers would do their best to let their starter complete five innings with a shutout going, but Richards needed 100 pitches to get through 4.2 innings, and at that point, it was time for Miami to go to the bullpen.
Apr 21 2018Richards (0-2) lasted just 3.2 innings in Friday's loss to the Brewers, giving up six runs (five earned) on five hits while picking up five strikeouts against six walks.Through four starts, Richards has made it out of the fifth just once. Friday's outing was his shortest, and the six walks he issued were more than he had allowed in his previous three starts combined. Richards now has a 6.16 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. Were Richards to keep his current spot in the rotation, he would face the Dodgers in Los Angeles next week. However, with Dan Straily and Wei Lin Chen expected to return from the disabled list soon, Richards may not find himself in the rotation to make that start.
Apr 14 2018Richards allowed two hits while walking one and striking out two across seven scoreless innings Saturday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision.Richards allowed a lot of contact but benefited from pitching in his big home park against the Pirates, a team with limited power in its lineup. This was the first time he pitched past the fifth inning and he has struck out just nine batters through 15.1 innings pitched this season. He may be out of the rotation soon with the return of Dan Straily (forearm), but even if he takes his next turn he is difficult to trust as a fantasy option.
Apr 8 2018Richards allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two across four innings Sunday against the Phillies.Richards' results improved marginally in his second start of the season, but he still was unable to escape the fifth inning. He may not be long for the rotation with both Dan Straily and Wei-Yin Chen likely to return from injury by the end of April.
Apr 3 2018Manager Don Mattingly said Richards will remain in the Marlins' rotation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Richards allowed five runs across 4.1 innings in his major-league debut against the Red Sox on Monday, but he apparently impressed Mattingly enough to stick in the Marlins' thin rotation for the time being. The 24-year-old hadn't pitched above Double-A prior to Monday's outing, though he posted a solid 2.87 ERA and 77 strikeouts across 75.1 innings with Double-A Jacksonville in 2017. It's best to wait and see if he settles in against major-league hitters before considering him for fantasy purposes.
Apr 2 2018Richards' contract was selected by the Marlins on Monday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.As expected, Richards has been summoned to the big club ahead of his scheduled start against the Red Sox. While the 24-year-old looked sharp in spring training, allowing just one run across 12 innings of work, he has yet to pitch above Double-A, so expectations should be tempered for his big-league debut. Richards notched a solid 2.87 ERA and 77:18 K:BB across 75.1 innings with Double-A Jacksonville last year.
Apr 2 2018Richards took the loss in his major-league debut against the Red Sox, giving up five earned runs on eight hits in 4.1 innings, striking out five and walking one.Richards had never pitched above Double-A before Monday's debut but he did put up a 2.87 ERA and 77 strikeouts in his final 14 minor-league appearances last season and a 0.75 ERA in in spring training. While those are solid numbers, Monday's outing suggests that it's best to wait and see if he can consistently translate that to the major-league level before considering him for fantasy purposes.
Mar 27 2018Richards could open the season as part of the Marlins' starting rotation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Nothing has been announced yet, but injuries and the Marlins' lack of viable major-league options have left the door open for Richards to claim one of the team's final rotation spots out of camp. The 24-year-old has made as strong case for himself in spring training, accruing a 0.75 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 12 innings of work. Richards has never pitched above Double-A, however, so it remains to be seen what the team will do with him at this point. He has yet to register an ERA north of 4.00 in his three professional seasons, though he could prove overmatched at the major-league level if he does break camp with the big club.
Mar 27 2018Richards could open the season as part of the Marlins' starting rotation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Nothing has been announced yet, but injuries and the Marlins' lack of viable major-league options have left the door open for Richards to claim one of the team's final rotation spots out of camp. The 24-year-old has made as strong case for himself in spring training, accruing a 0.75 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 12 innings of work. Richards has never pitched above Double-A, however, so it remains to be seen what the team will do with him at this point. He has yet to register an ERA north of 4.00 in his three professional seasons, though he could prove overmatched at the major-league level if he does break camp with the big club.