Phillies acquire reliever Chase Shugart from Pirates

The Phillies on Tuesday announced that they acquired right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto. 

Shugart, 29, pitched out of the bullpen for the Pirates last season, posting a 3.40 ERA in 35 games. He has one minor league option remaining. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Pirates. 

Loreto, 18, was signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent in 2024. He spent the 2025 season in the Florida Complex League. 

The Phillies began the offseason with plenty of room on the 40-man roster. After a few waiver claims, trades and free agent signings, the 40-man roster is finally full at 40. The club’s next major league acquisition will require a corresponding roster move. That could mean the end might be near for Nick Castellanos. They have not been able to find any takers for the veteran outfielder, who is under contract for this season at $20 million.