July 30, 2024
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The Phillies added reliever Tanner Banks from the White Sox just ahead of the 6 p.m. ET deadline.
After adding right-hander Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski put the finishing touches on the team's bullpen by adding Chicago White Sox left-hander Tanner Banks, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided.
Trade: The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox, according to a source familiar with the deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 30, 2024
A 32-year-old in his third major-league season, Banks owns a 4.13 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 48.0 innings pitched with a strong 55/15 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He is under team control through the end of the 2028 season.
Banks relies heavily on a slider that makes him a difficult look for left-handed hitters, but he has struggled against righty bats. In 2024, lefties have slashed .184/.229/.263 against Banks, but right-handed batters have dominated him to the tune of a .308/.372/.477 line.
Banks has only started in four of his 108 major-league appearances to date, but is expected to be used in a multi-inning role and could potentially return to starting, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic.
Phillies have acquired lefty Tanner Banks from the White Sox, according to a source. Banks, 32, will be a multi-inning reliever who could return to starting at some point. First to report: @ByRobertMurray.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) July 30, 2024
The return, according to multiple reports: 19-year-old infield prospect William Bergolla, who this season is slashing .295/.350/.385 at High-A Jersey Shore.
Banks figures to be a versatile chess piece for Phillies manager Rob Thomson, though how effective he can be in October remains unclear.
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