The Chicago White Sox completed a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, finalizing a deal between two clubs focused on maintaining their competitive push as the season progresses.
As part of the transaction, Chicago sent $250,000 in international bonus pool money to Philadelphia and received two minor league players in return, adding depth to their system while addressing a roster crunch at the major league level.
The veteran outfielder involved in the deal is 30 years old and is batting .213 this season with four home runs, eight RBIs, and seven stolen bases across 50 games. He originally joined Chicago after being claimed off waivers last September.
In a separate move, the White Sox also acquired outfielder Nolan Jones and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money. The 28-year-old Jones is expected to report to Triple-A Charlotte.
Philadelphia added outfield depth after Adolis García exited 7–4 win in Toronto with a pulled muscle in his right shoulder. García was scheduled to undergo imaging to determine the severity of the injury.
The Phillies have gone 28–12 since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager following the firing of Rob Thomson in April. Philadelphia had Thursday off before opening a weekend series against NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated former Washington Nationals right-hander Jackson Rutledge for assignment.
Chicago has won 10 of its last 15 games and sits atop the AL Central with a 36–31 record, a sharp turnaround after losing at least 101 games in each of the previous three seasons.
White Sox manager Will Venable praised Derek Hill for his contributions both on and off the field, noting that roster constraints ultimately forced the move.
“It was really a roster crunch situation,” Venable said. “The interest in him shows the type of player and person he is, and it also reflects where our club is right now that we had to make a tough decision.”
Chicago also activated outfielder Everson Pereira from the 10-day injured list ahead of a scheduled series finale against Atlanta that was later postponed due to rain. Pereira had been sidelined with a right pectoral strain and said he now feels fully healthy.
Pereira was set to bat fifth and play center field, while shortstop Colson Montgomery returned to the lineup after missing two games with back soreness. Venable said Montgomery will need to manage the issue long term but expressed little concern beyond routine maintenance.
Jones previously enjoyed a breakout season with Colorado in 2023, batting .297 with 20 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 106 games. However, he struggled over the past two seasons, including a .211 average with five home runs in 136 games with Cleveland in 2025.