MLB teams make roster moves ahead of September expansion

MLB roster expansion Chicago White Sox Tommy Pham trade deadline postseason push

As Major League Baseball rosters expand to 28 players for September, several teams are making strategic moves to bolster their lineups and pitching staffs for the postseason.

The Chicago White Sox have acquired veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies to provide experience for their playoff push. Additionally, the White Sox acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.

Other teams are managing roster expansions through various means: the Chicago Cubs have called up infielder B. J. Murray and pitcher Tyler Ferguson; the Cincinnati Reds have activated pitcher Brandon Williamson and recalled infielder Juan Brito; and the San Diego Padres are navigating depth issues following injuries to Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets.

The National League Wild Card race remains highly competitive, with teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres facing favorable remaining schedules as the season enters its final stretch.