JAKE WOODFORD NEWS

Summoned Triple-A The Pirates selected Woodford's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Woodford was cut loose by the White Sox in June after allowing 10 earned runs in just 8.1 innings in the big leagues. However, since signing a minor-league deal with the Pirates in June, the 27-year-old righty has put up a 2.29 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 35.1 frames. It's unclear what role he'll have upon arriving in the majors, but he'll most likely work as a long reliever. The Pirates designated Ryder Ryan for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Woodford.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Pirates selected Woodford's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Woodford was DFA'd by the White Sox in June after allowing 10 earned runs in just 8.1 innings in the big leagues. However, since signing a minor-league deal with the Pirates on June 10, the 27-year-old righty has put up a 2.29 ERA and 1.03 WHIP through 35.1 frames. It's unclear what role he'll have upon arriving in the majors, but he'll most likely work as a long reliever. In corresponding moves, Carmen Mlodzinski (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list and Ryder Ryan was designated for assignment.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Duran, Valdez homer as Red Sox hand White Sox 14th straight loss, 14-2

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JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox look to end 13-game skid, take on the Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox look to stop a 13-game skid when they play the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox place Mike Clevinger on IL and bring up Jake Woodford from Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have placed right-hander Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list and brought up right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Charlotte

MAY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to FCL The Cardinals optioned Woodford to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact After giving up seven runs in 1.2 frames during his last start Friday, Woodford will be cast off the active roster in favor of James Naile, who will give the Cardinals additional bullpen depth for their final two games. Woodford will finish 2023 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 47.2 innings -- both sharp increases from his 2.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP last season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crushed in short outing Woodford (2-3) yielded seven runs on six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings and took a loss against the Reds on Friday.

Impact Woodford gave up three home runs and was chased from the game in the second inning. He returned from the injured list earlier this month and allowed just one run over 6.1 frames in two appearances before Friday's misstep. Woodford finishes the 2023 season with an unsightly 6.23 ERA and 29:22 K:BB through 47.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws another start Woodford is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Reds at Busch Stadium.

Impact Woodford will make a second straight turn through the rotation in what will likely mark his final appearance of 2023. In his return from Triple-A Memphis last weekend in San Diego, Woodford struck out one over 3.2 innings and gave up one earned run on four hits and two walks. He threw 78 pitches in that outing, but Woodford should be capable of reaching 90-to-100-pitch range Friday if he's effective enough to stay in the game that long.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does alright as starter Woodford allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday.

Impact Woodford worked up to 78 pitches (46 strikes) and limited the damage to a Manny Machado RBI single in the first inning. This was Woodford's seventh start in 14 appearances, but his first major-league start since April, as shoulder injuries and stints in the bullpen and minors have kept him out of a starting role. He's now at a 5.09 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 29:21 K:BB through 46 innings this season. It's uncertain if Woodford will start again in 2023 -- he was filling in for Adam Wainwright, who is expected to make his final career start at home versus the Reds next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday The Cardinals list Woodford as their probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Padres in San Diego.

Impact Before he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Woodford had been getting stretched out as a starter in the minors, covering no fewer than three innings in any of his last four outings. However, the Cardinals deployed out of the bullpen against Milwaukee on Tuesday, when he struck out three over 2.2 scoreless innings. Though he'll be starting Saturday, Woodford will be taking the hill on three days' rest, so he probably can't be expected to cover the five innings he would need to hit to qualify for a win. Woodford will be taking the rotation spot of Adam Wainwright, who isn't scheduled to start this weekend but could work out of the bullpen if the Cardinals need someone to eat innings once Woodford exits the contest.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Cardinals recalled Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact He'll be joining the St. Louis bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Giovanny Gallegos, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis. Woodford will make his return to St. Louis' active roster for the first time since late June, as he was on the shelf for just over two months before being activated and optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 1. Since beginning his rehab assignment Aug. 10, Woodford has been getting stretched out during his time in the minors, making seven appearances over the past five weeks while pitching to a 2.18 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Memphis The Cardinals reinstated Woodford (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact A right shoulder strain forced Woodford onto the IL in late June, and he'll now remain in the minors upon completing his rehab assignment. The 26-year-old righty accumulated a 5.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 39.2 frames with St. Louis, but he could potentially return to the majors as a depth piece if he keeps performing well in Triple-A (2.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six in rehab outing Woodford (shoulder) struck out six and worked around two hits and one walk in 3.1 scoreless innings in his latest rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis.

Impact Woodford had started in each of his previous four rehab outings, but he worked in relief behind Matthew Liberatore (back) on Tuesday. The right-hander still tossed 66 pitches (40 strikes) in the extended relief appearance, as the Cardinals appear to be entertaining the possibility of bringing Woodford back as a member of the rotation once he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Before landing on the IL in late June, Woodford had been working out of the bullpen, but the Cardinals could view him as an upgrade over some of their current back-end rotation options.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Terrific in latest rehab start Woodford (shoulder) yielded just one hit while striking out six over five scoreless frames in a rehab start with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander needed just 56 pitches to cruise through his five innings in what could be his final rehab appearance before rejoining the Cardinals. With the rotation needs St. Louis has right now, Woodford would seem to be a good bet to be used as a starter down the stretch. He's been out since late June with a right shoulder strain.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On rehab assignment Woodford (shoulder) made his third rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Memphis, striking out three over 1.2 innings.

Impact Woodford had made two appearances for Double-A Springfield before advancing to Memphis as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain. He could get some starts down the stretch for a Cardinals club whose rotation depth has been depleted by trades and injury, but he'll need to build up more before that happens.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to mound work Woodford (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodford resumed throwing on flat ground earlier this month and is now ready to advance to mound work. The 26-year-old swingman has been limited to six starts and six relief appearances this season with the Cardinals due to multiple shoulder injuries, but he could be an important factor down the stretch if St. Louis moves multiple pitchers ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program Woodford (shoulder) has begun a throwing program, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Woodford landed on the injured list in late June with a right shoulder strain, which is the second stint he's had on the IL this season with a shoulder issue. There's no timetable for the swingman's return.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place pitcher Jake Woodford on injured list with right shoulder strain

The St. Louis Cardinals placed pitcher Jake Woodford on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Cardinals placed Woodford on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain.

Impact Woodford was lit up for four runs across 2.1 innings during Thursday's game against Houston, and he's now on the IL with a shoulder strain for the second time this season. Woodford holds a 5.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP on the season and will be eligible to return shortly after the All-Star break. James Naile was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second win Woodford (2-2) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cubs.

Impact Starter Matthew Liberatore received an early pull Sunday, and Woodford provided solid relief innings. Over four appearances since rejoining the Cardinals' active roster, Woodford has allowed three runs, six hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.1 innings. He has a 5.06 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB through 37.1 innings over 11 appearances (six starts) this season, but he's primarily worked as a reliever recently. Woodford or Steven Matz would be the top candidates to join the rotation if Jack Flaherty (hip) ends up on the injured list.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from Triple-A Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Woodford was activated and optioned last Friday after recovering from a shoulder issue, but he's back in the majors now to replace Ryan Helsley (forearm). He figures to be used as a long reliever.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Woodford (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

Impact Woodford is recovered from the bout of shoulder inflammation that sent him to the injured list in early May, but the Cardinals will keep him in the rotation at Memphis for now. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 3.38 ERA with six strikeouts in three rehab starts covering eight innings.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another rehab start Saturday Woodford (shoulder) is slated for a second rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Woodford gave up two earned runs on three hits and one walk over two innings Tuesday in his rehab debut with Memphis. He threw only 37 pitches in that outing and will technically be pitching on short rest (for a starter) in this next one, so it's becoming fairly clear that the Cardinals intend to bring him back as a long reliever. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since May 5 due to right shoulder inflammation.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Woodford (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Woodford will work as a starter on the farm, though he's probably better suited for long relief duties with where the Cardinals' pitching depth chart currently stands. The 26-year-old right-hander had posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 30 innings (six starts, one relief appearances) this season prior to landing on the injured list May 5 due to shoulder inflammation.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Woodford (shoulder) threw a bullpen session without issue Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodford will do a similar workout Friday before likely then heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Sidelined since May 5 due to right shoulder inflammation, the 26-year-old projects to return to the Cardinals in a long relief role sometime in early June.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE