The Chicago White Sox traded outfielder Derek Hill and international bonus-pool money to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfield prospect Dylan Campbell and infield prospect Jose Colmenares, a move that gives Philadelphia another MLB outfield option while adding two minor leaguers to Chicago's system.
Derek Hill Gives Phillies Outfield Depth
Hill joined the White Sox on a waiver claim in late September 2025 and had become a useful bench piece rather than a long-term fixture. South Side Sox listed his line at .213/.284/.375 with eight RBIs, seven walks and four home runs.
The appeal for Philadelphia is practical. Hill offers outfield versatility and major-league experience, which matters in a long season when injuries and schedule churn can turn a depth player into a daily lineup question quickly.
White Sox Add Dylan Campbell And Jose Colmenares
Chicago's return starts with Campbell, a 23-year-old outfielder identified by South Side Sox as Philadelphia's No. 29 prospect. Campbell was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round in 2023 and was hitting .216/.281/.412 with 31 RBIs in the Phillies system, according to the source report.
Colmenares, 24, gives the White Sox another middle-infield option in the minors. The source report said he signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent in 2018 and was batting .278/.403/.413 with 25 walks.
Braden Montgomery Shapes Chicago's Roster Math
The White Sox side of the trade is tied to roster space as much as trade return. South Side Sox framed Hill's departure around Chicago's growing commitment to Braden Montgomery, with Hill becoming the expendable outfielder as the club leans further into younger options.
That does not make Hill insignificant. It makes him the kind of movable major-league depth piece clubs often use to turn a crowded role into prospect inventory. For the Phillies, the transaction is about coverage. For the White Sox, it is another small step toward a roster built more around their next group than their stopgaps.