4 articles
ARI •
4 months ago
Richards appears to be sticking around as emergency relief depth for Arizona after passing through waivers unclaimed over the weekend. The 32-year-old journeyman righty has made five appearances this season in the big leagues between the Royals and Diamondbacks.
ARI •
4 months ago
Richards signed a minor league deal with the D-backs in the middle of June after he was booted by the Royals earlier that month. The 32-year-old isn’t expected to be much more than a low-leverage option while he’s with Arizona.
ARI •
5 months ago
Richards elected free agency last weekend instead of accepting an outright assignment from the Royals. He pitched just three innings in the big leagues for the Royals, posting a 12.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio. He’ll add veteran help to a Diamondbacks’ bullpen that has been decimated by injuries this season.