The Chicago White Sox have signed pitcher Clayton Richard to a minor league deal. This will be the leftys second stint with the White Sox. Richard spent appeared in 10 games with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, but was released after posting a 1-5 record to go along with a 5.96 ERA. The lefty has pitched as both a starter and reliever throughout his career and will operate as organizational depth for his new club. He can be avoided across fantasy formats.

The San Diego Padres are looking for bullpen help as injuries accumulate in summer camp. With key left-handed reliever Jose Castillo (lat) out at least six weeks, the Friars are down to just two relief southpaws in Matt Strahm and Drew Pomeranz. Meanwhile, lefty pitching prospects MacKenzie Gore and Adrian Morejon are viewed more as starters. According to Fangraphs, the top left-handers available are free agents Tony Sipp, Xavier Cedeno and former Padre Clayton Richard. With righty reliever Trey...

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard has been released by the team on Thursday. The 36-year-old made 10 starts with the Blue Jays this season, producing a record of 1-5 to go along with a 5.96 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 45 1/3 innings. Richard did not appear in a game with the team since landing on the 10-day injured list with a left lat strain in mid July. The 36-year-old is not someone worth monitoring across any fantasy formats in the future.

The Toronto Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Clayton Richard (lat) on the injured list on Sunday for the second time this year. The veteran left-hander left his start early on Saturday against the Yankees after suffering a left lat strain. There is no timetable for the 35-year-old's return, but lat strains can often keep pitchers out for a month or more, so don't expect him back anytime soon. Jacob [...]

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard allowed three runs on eight hits through six innings of work during a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees. He struck out a single batter while walking one. The 35-year-old is now has a 0-4 record on the season to go along with a 6.89 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and 15/16 K/BB rate. He has no fantasy value, regardless of who he is facing.

Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard allowed four runs on six hits in five innings of work during a 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The 35-year-old has not been a bright spot in the Blue Jays' rotation this season. Richard owns a 0-3 record with a 7.31 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP in 25 1/3 innings. A date with the New York Yankees is the next projected start for Richard, so avoid him at all costs for that contest.

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Toronto Blue Jays starter Clayton Richard allowed two runs on three hits through four innings of work during a 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Richard struggled with his control, walking four batters while striking out three. The 35-year-old has only started two games for the Blue Jays this season, allowing a combined three runs over eight innings. He is useful waiver wire fodder against mediocre opponents but offers no long-term value. Richard is expected to face the New York [...]

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clayton Richard will make his season debut on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Richard will be limited to 50-60 pitches, with long man Sam Gaviglio likely to follow in relief. Jimmy Cordero has been sent to Triple-A Buffalo as a corresponding move. The 35-year-old finished 2018 with an ERA of 5.33 and should be avoided in all fantasy formats.