The Chicago White Sox have traded for left-handed-hitting outfielder Tristan Peters from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Peters, who was recently designated for assignment by the Rays, adds depth to the White Sox outfield group. The 25-year-old prospect brings solid minor league performance to Chicago's roster.
On Thursday, the Chicago White Sox bolstered their outfield depth by acquiring Tristan Peters from the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal, announced by both clubs, sends the 25-year-old left-handed hitter to Chicago in return for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Peters had been designated for assignment by the Rays on Tuesday to clear space for the addition of left-hander Steven Matz on their 40-man roster.
Peters made his major league debut with the Rays on August 8 in Seattle, appearing in four games and going 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts. In the minors, he enjoyed a strong 2024 season at Triple-A Durham, slashing .266/.355/.429 over 136 games. That performance included 28 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs, 76 RBIs, 73 runs scored, 65 walks, and 11 stolen bases. Earlier in the year, he earned International League Player of the Month honors for June, hitting .385/.486/.670 with 11 doubles, five home runs, and 27 RBIs in 25 games.
Originally selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Southern Illinois University, Peters has been traded multiple times as a prospect. The Brewers sent him to the San Francisco Giants on August 2, 2022, in exchange for right-hander Trevor Rosenthal. The Giants then traded him to the Rays on November 15, 2022, for infielder Brett Wisely.
The acquisition increases the White Sox's 40-man roster to 39 players. Peters joins an outfield that includes Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Benintendi, Brooks Baldwin, Derek Hill, and Everson Pereira. Chicago views him as a versatile option who can play all three outfield positions and retains minor league options, providing flexibility for their rebuilding efforts.
