Philadelphia Phillies trade Tommy Pham to the Chicago White Sox
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies traded veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to the Chicago White Sox on August 31, 2026. The 38-year-old was assigned to the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, prior to the transaction. Across 44 games at the Triple-A level, Pham maintained a slash line of.250/.381/.391. This move marks the fourth organization for the 13-year veteran this season, following previous stints with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, and the Philadelphia Phillies. Specific details regarding the return package for the Phillies remain undisclosed at this time. The trade adds a veteran presence to the Chicago roster as the club concludes its season activities.
- •The Philadelphia Phillies traded Tommy Pham to the Chicago White Sox on August 31, 2026.
- •Pham was playing for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at the time of the deal.
- •The 38-year-old veteran has played for four different organizations this season.
- •The return package sent back to the Philadelphia Phillies is currently unknown.
- 1:53 AMESPN MLB — White Sox add vets Pham, Cave for playoff push
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave
- 7:37 PMMLB Trade Rumors — White Sox Acquire Jake Cave - MLB Trade Rumors
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox trade for veteran OF Tommy Pham ahead of playoff push after minor league stints
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tommy Pham Traded to the Chicago White Sox
- 6:36 PMMLB Trade Rumors — White Sox To Acquire Tommy Pham - MLB Trade Rumors
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies make trade, send 13-year veteran to White Sox
"https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/08/31/cardinals-standouts-13/Tommy Pham is being acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange, the Phillies are acquiring cash considerations. The trade was first reported on Monday afternoon by ESPN's Jeff Passan. White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham Trade news: The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, sources …
"The White Sox acquired outfielders Tommy Pham from the Phillies and Jake Cave from the Rays in trades for cash considerations on Monday. The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
"Tommy Pham is on the move again. The Philadelphia Phillies are trading Pham, a 13-year MLB veteran who was playing for the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate, to the Chicago White Sox according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The return going back…
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 1, 2026, 1:53 AMWhite Sox add vets Pham, Cave for playoff push
The White Sox acquired outfielders Tommy Pham from the Phillies and Jake Cave from the Rays in trades for cash considerations on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:32 AMWhite Sox make a late push, adding veteran bats Tommy Pham and Jake Cave
The White Sox acquired outfielders Tommy Pham from the Phillies and Jake Cave from the Rays in trades for cash considerations on Monday. The 38-year-old Pham signed with the Phillies in June and hit .250 with three homers and 25 RBIs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 31, 2026, 7:37 PMWhite Sox Acquire Jake Cave - MLB Trade Rumors
More outfield depth for the White Sox.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:21 PMWhite Sox trade for veteran OF Tommy Pham ahead of playoff push after minor league stints
Tommy Pham has been in the minor leagues since he was released by the Mets in April.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:06 PMTommy Pham Traded to the Chicago White Sox
https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/2026/08/31/cardinals-standouts-13/Tommy Pham is being acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Philadelphia Phillies. In exchange, the Phillies are acquiring cash considerations. The trade was first reported on Monday afternoon by ESPN's Jeff Passan. White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham Trade news: The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, sources …
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 31, 2026, 6:36 PMWhite Sox To Acquire Tommy Pham - MLB Trade Rumors
A rare notable trade at the end of August.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:17 PMPhillies make trade, send 13-year veteran to White Sox
Tommy Pham is on the move again. The Philadelphia Phillies are trading Pham, a 13-year MLB veteran who was playing for the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate, to the Chicago White Sox according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The return going back…
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