Rangers Trade All-Star Pitcher Kyle Gibson And Closer Ian Kennedy To Phillies For 3 Pitchers

Dallas TX

31 July, 2021

1:31 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth July 31, 2021 The Texas Rangers have traded All-Star pitcher Kyle Gibson, closer Ian Kennedy and pitcher Hans Crouse to the Philadelphia Phillies, the team confirmed Friday, July 30. The Rangers have acquired rookie right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard, and right-handed pitching prospects Josh Gessner, and Kevin Gowdy from Philadelphia. Howard (0-2, 5.72 ERA), who was Philadelphia's second-round pick in 2017, is going to Texas with right-handers Kevin Gowdy and Josh Gessne. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.