Blue Jays Acquire Struggling Pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson from Twins
Blue Jays trade for former prospect Simeon Woods-Richardson — who’s been one of MLB’s worst pitchers
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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson from the Minnesota Twins, who designated him for assignment. Woods-Richardson, 25, has struggled this season with the worst ERA in the American League, but the Blue Jays hope to improve his performance with adjustments.
- 01Simeon Woods-Richardson returns to Toronto after being traded from the Twins, where he had the AL's worst ERA this season.
- 02The Blue Jays acquired him for cash considerations after the Twins designated him for assignment on May 30.
- 03Woods-Richardson has struggled this year, allowing 46 runs in 47.2 innings, with a 1.888 WHIP.
- 04Toronto manager John Schneider believes adjustments can help Woods-Richardson regain his form as a competitive pitcher.
- 05The Blue Jays are in need of pitching depth due to injuries affecting key players in their rotation.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson from the Minnesota Twins, marking a return for the 25-year-old who was originally acquired by the Twins from Toronto nearly five years ago. Woods-Richardson is currently struggling, holding the worst earned run average (ERA) in the American League and yielding the most runs among pitchers with at least 40 innings pitched this season. After being designated for assignment by the Twins on May 30, the Blue Jays acquired him for cash considerations. Manager John Schneider expressed confidence in Woods-Richardson's potential, noting the team's familiarity with him and the possibility of making adjustments to improve his performance. Despite a promising start to his career, Woods-Richardson has faced challenges this season, allowing 65 hits and 46 runs in 47.2 innings. The Blue Jays are seeking to bolster their pitching depth amid injuries to key players like José Berríos and Max Scherzer, making this acquisition timely as they aim to improve their current 29-33 record.
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The acquisition of Woods-Richardson aims to strengthen the Blue Jays' pitching staff amid numerous injuries to key players.
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