The Phillies signed Richards to a minor-league contract Dec. 11.

EDGE Analysis

Richards spent most of this past season in the minors, allowing five runs over 5.2 innings between the Royals and Diamondbacks during his brief time in the big leagues. The 32-year-old should begin 2026 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and offers the flexibility to serve in a rotation or bullpen role.

The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the 40-man roster. The righty has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear what his plans are. Richards has permitted five runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 5.2 frames between the Royals and Diamondbacks this season.

The Diamondbacks designated Richards for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards gave up one run in 2.2 innings after being called up from Reno on July 18, but he still carries a 7.94 ERA and 2.29 WHIP on the year. He'll now end up as the odd man out of a roster spot to make room for Brandyn Garcia, who was acquired Thursday as part of the return for Josh Naylor.

The Diamondbacks selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards inked a minor-league deal with Arizona on June 19 and logged a 6.57 ERA across 12.1 innings at Reno. The 32-year-old threw three innings with the Royals in 2025 before being DFA'd and opting for free agency. He'll likely be a low-leverage reliever with the Diamondbacks.

Richards had a locker set up for him in Arizona's clubhouse Thursday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like the Diamondbacks will make a few roster moves Friday, including the addition of Richards. The club inked him to a minor-league deal last month after he opted out of a contract with the Royals, who had designated him for assignment. The 32-year-old right-hander will slot into the bullpen, which has been hit hard by injuries.

Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards was designated for assignment by the Royals on June 11, but it didn't take long for him to find a new opportunity. Arizona has struggled to find consistent results from its bullpen this season, so it's possible Richards gets a chance at some point in the coming months.

Richards cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency.

EDGE Analysis

Richards was dropped from Kansas City's 40-man roster Wednesday in order to make room for Jonathan Bowlan, and the former will now test his value in free agency. Richards, 32, has given up four earned runs in three MLB innings this season and owns a 4.19 ERA across 19.1 frames in Triple-A.

The Royals designated Richards for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kansas City will swap Richards out of its bullpen for a fresh right-handed arm in Jonathan Bowlan, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. After receiving a promotion to the big club Saturday, Richards appeared in three contests and gave up four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Richards will have the option of electing free agency if he doesn't wish to report back to Omaha.

The Royals selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on May 9 after being released by the Cubs three days prior. The 32-year-old right-hander struggled with Triple-A Iowa, but he's been better out of the bullpen for Omaha, where he has a 1.69 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two saves and an 11:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings. Richards will take the spot on the Royals' 26-man roster vacated by Jonathan Bowlan, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Royals signed Richards to a minor-league contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Richards had been cut loose by the Cubs earlier this week after posting a 7.27 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 8.2 innings at Triple-A Iowa. The righty will report to Triple-A Omaha, where he will give the Royals some relief depth.