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Blue Jays Acquire Right-Hander Simeon Woods Richardson From Twins for Cash
Toronto added the 25-year-old right-hander for cash considerations after injuries thinned its rotation, and he was designated for assignment by Minnesota days earlier.
- On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations, bolstering their rotation depth amid ongoing injuries.
- Toronto originally traded Woods-Richardson and outfielder Austin Martin to the Twins in July 2021 to acquire all-star pitcher Jose Berrios, ending his initial tenure with the club.
- The Twins designated Woods-Richardson for assignment on May 30 following a difficult start to the 2026 campaign, posting a 7.74 ERA and 1.89 WHIP over 47.2 innings.
- Reuniting with teammate Louie Varland in Toronto, Woods-Richardson will attempt to revive his career within the organization where he originally developed as a prospect.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted that Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, and Shane Bieber are scheduled to make rehab starts in Triple-A this weekend to address broader rotation concerns.
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Twins trade Simeon Woods Richardson back to Toronto
The Minnesota Twins acquired Simeon Woods Richardson at the 2021 trade deadline as part of the return for all-star pitcher Jose Berrios. Woods Richardson was just 20 at the time and was among the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects. Now 25, Woods Richardson is heading back to Toronto, acquired by the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a trade for cash considerations. The Twins had designated Woods Richardson for assignment on May 30 following a disastrous b…
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Blue Jays acquire right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. Woods Richardson was designated for assignment by the Twins on Saturday. He was 0-7 with a 7.74 ERA in 12 games, including 10…
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