Chase Shugart

The Phillies acquired RHP Chase Shugart from the Pirates for INF Francisco Loreto.

Fantasy Impact

Shugart lands a fresh start after he was designated for assignment last week. He'll compete for a depth role for the Phillies.

Chase Shugart has been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The move was made to create room for the newly-acquired Ryan O'Hearn on the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Shugart has seen action at the Major League level in each of the last two seasons and pitched to a 3.40 ERA in 45 innings for the Pirates last year. He pitched six games for Boston in 2024. Shugart has a below average strikeout rate of just 18%, but he has limited opponents to just a .212 average in 53.2 career innings. The righthander could generate some interest on the waiver wire for teams looking for bullpen help.

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Chase Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

After spending the last month in the minors, Shugart will get another opportunity with the Pirates. He owns a 3.50 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 43.2 innings in the majors this season. In a corresponding move, Dauri Moreta was optioned to Triple-A.

Pirates right-hander Chase Shugart (knee) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Shugart pitched one inning and allowed one earned run on a hit and a walk in his first rehab game with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday, and will move on to Triple-A. The 28-year-old owns a 3.69 ERA in 32 appearances for the Pirates this season.

Pirates right-hander Chase Shugart (knee) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Shugart last appeared in the big leagues on July 7, meaning his knee injury will cost him at least a month. The 28-year-old posted a solid 3.69 ERA in 39 innings prior to hitting the shelf.