Phillies acquire Chase Shugart from Pirates, fill 40-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Phillies have filled their 40-man roster.
On Tuesday, the club announced they acquired right-handed reliever Chase Shugart from the Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto.
Shugart, 29, is coming off a strong 2025 season out of Pittsburgh’s bullpen. He posted a 3.40 ERA over 45 innings, registering a 1.11 WHIP while working exclusively in relief.
The Texas native was originally selected by the Red Sox in the 12th round of the 2018 draft out of the University of Texas. He made six big league appearances with Boston before being designated for assignment last January.
Shugart features a five-pitch mix but primarily relies on a sweeper, cutter and sinker. His fastball averages around 95 mph. While he did not qualify for Statcast leaderboards last season, he limited hard contact at an above-average rate, reflected in a strong hard-hit profile.
He was especially tough on right-handed hitters, who posted just a .618 OPS. Opponents fared slightly better with runners in scoring position, managing a .631 OPS.
The 5-foot-11 right-hander has one minor league option remaining, giving the Phillies added flexibility as they sort through bullpen roles this spring.
Loreto, 18, signed with the Phillies as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela in early 2024. He has appeared in parts of two seasons, reaching the Florida Complex League, where he slashed .234/.341/.371 across 77 professional games. He was not ranked among the organization’s top 30 prospects by MLB.com.
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