"Shugart, 29, has tossed 53 2/3 innings in his career. The majority of that was with the Pirates in 2025, plus a brief stint with the Red Sox in 2024. Combined, he has allowed 3.52 earned runs per nine with an 18% strikeout rate and 9.2% walk rate. He has averaged around 95 miles per hour with his four-seamer and sinker while also throwing a cutter, sweeper and changeup."
"He has flashed a bit more upside in the minors. Last year, for instance, he tossed 20 2/3 Triple-A innings with a 1.74 ERA. He struck out 25.3% of opponents, limited walks to a 7.6% clip and induced grounders on 54.7% of balls in play. He still has an option remaining, so the Phils can shuttle him between Philly and Triple-A Lehigh Valley throughout the 2026 season."
"In order to add that depth, Philly is parting with a prospect. Loreto, 18, was part of Philadelphia's international signing class in 2024. Initially listed as a catcher when he signed out of Venezuela, he primarily played third base in 2025. He spent last year in the Florida Complex League and slashed .237/.332/.396. He doesn't appear on top prospect lists but the Pirates are likely pleased just to get a lottery ticket as the return for a guy they had already bumped off the roster."
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto. Shugart has 53 2/3 major-league innings, mostly with the Pirates in 2025 and a short stint with the Red Sox in 2024, posting a 3.52 earned runs per nine, an 18% strikeout rate and a 9.2% walk rate. He averages about 95 mph on his four-seamer and sinker and also throws a cutter, sweeper and changeup. He posted stronger Triple-A numbers last year with a 1.74 ERA, 25.3% strikeout rate and a 54.7% ground-ball rate. Shugart retains an option, allowing Philadelphia to shuttle him between the big club and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Loreto, 18, signed internationally in 2024, primarily played third base in 2025 and slashed .237/.332/.396 in the Florida Complex League.
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