Chicago White Sox trade Derek Hill and international bonus money to Philadelphia for prospects
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Key Points:
- The Chicago White Sox have traded outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for prospects Dylan Campbell and Jose Colmenares, along with $250,000 in international bonus money sent to Philadelphia.
- Derek Hill appeared in 50 games for the White Sox this season, primarily as a defensive specialist and pinch runner, batting .213 with four home runs and making notable game-impacting plays.
- The trade clears a roster spot for outfielder Everson Pereira, who recently returned from the injured list and is batting .250 with three home runs in 18 games this season.
- White Sox manager Will Venable reported that Pereira played a full nine innings recently and is responding well to game action after his injury.
- Dylan Campbell, a 2023 fourth-round pick by the Dodgers currently with Double-A Reading, is hitting .216 with seven home runs in 55 games and is Rule 5 Draft eligible after this season.