JAKE WOODFORD NEWS

Pujols homers as Montgomery, Cardinals blank Cubs 1-0

Albert Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 for their season-high eighth straight victory

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 2 of twin bill Woodford will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Woodford figures to serve as an opener in this one, as he hasn't pitched more than 1.2 innings since June 4 against the Cubs. The right-hander owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 13:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings so far this season.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with win Woodford (2-0) allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Woodford got the last two outs in the sixth inning and the first two in the seventh, with the Cardinals pulling ahead in the seventh on a two-run Nolan Arenado single. This was just the second appearance Woodford's made since he was called up Aug. 11, and he's covered three scoreless frames in that span. The right-hander has a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB through 23.2 innings in the majors this season as a multi-inning relief option.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 6-4 for seventh straight win

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run single in the seventh inning and finished with three RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals stretch their winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 win ov...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols, Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Rockies 9-5

Albert Pujols and Nolan Arenado homered and combined for seven hits and left-hander Jose Quintana made his second strong start for St. Louis in the Cardinals’ 9-5 victory over the...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up from Triple-A The Cardinals recalled Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact St. Louis will bring Woodford aboard as a replacement in the bullpen for the struggling T.J. McFarland, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding transaction. Woodford has been a full-time starter at Memphis this season, so he'll be stretched out enough to serve as a multi-inning relief option while he's with the big club.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Woodford spent nearly a week in the Cardinals' bullpen and tossed 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances during his stint with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Jordan Hicks (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3

Iván Herrera hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning for his first career RBI and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Cardinals Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Woodford was sent to Memphis on June 6, and he posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 12.1 innings over three minor-league appearances since then. The right-hander should provide length out of the Cardinals' bullpen after Genesis Cabrera (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors The Cardinals optioned Woodford to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday,

Impact Woodford moved back to the minors after he was up with the Cardinals as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader with the Cubs. He worked in long relief of starter Johan Oviedo in the Cardinals' 6-1 loss in Game 1, covering three innings while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader

Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheader

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up as 27th man Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Woodford has made eight relief appearances for the Cardinals this year, and he's posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 16 innings over eight starts. He was in the mix to start one of the two games during Saturday's twin bill but will be available out of the bullpen since Johan Oviedo is starting the matinee while Andre Pallante takes the mound in the second game.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman's 2-run homer, 3 hits lift Cardinals over Padres 6-3

Fast-starting Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, rookie Andre Pallante got his first big league win in his 17th appearance and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego P...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact In a move to open a roster spot for Monday's starter Packy Naughton, Woodford was returned to Triple-A on Monday. The right-hander was originally in the mix to start Monday's contest, but after he pitched three innings of one-run ball out of the bullpen Saturday versus the Brewers he was no longer in a position to toe the rubber against the Padres. He'll remain a favorite for a call up moving forward, potentially returning for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Monday Woodford won't start Monday against the Padres after he pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's game against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Woodford was in the mix to serve as the starter during Monday's series opener against San Diego, but he threw 39 pitches (29 strikes) over three innings Saturday. While the right-hander was effective against Milwaukee and picked up his first hold of the season, he'll no longer draw the start Monday. The Cardinals haven't yet announced a starter for Monday's matchup, but Packy Naughton seems like a strong candidate to take the mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hader 37th straight scoreless appearance, Brews beat Cards

Josh Hader escaped a ninth-inning jam in his 37th straight scoreless appearance and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 for their third straight win

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league club Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact Woodford has been in the minors the past 10 days but will return to St. Louis with Jordan Hicks (forearm) headed to the injured list. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, he will initially be available out of the bullpen but should be in the mix to fill Hicks' spot in the rotation early next week. Woodford has appeared in seven big-league games this season and has a 2.08 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB across 13 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has a 2.08 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 13 innings this year but will head to the minors with Adam Wainwright (illness) returning from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. Woodford also had a 3.99 ERA across 67.2 innings for the Cardinals in 2021, so it's only a matter of time before he rejoins the big-league club.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in longest appearance Woodford allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings in Saturday's 13-7 loss to the Giants.

Impact Woodford was again called upon for a multi-inning assignment after Steven Matz yielded eight runs in two innings. Woodford proceeded to turn in a quality relief appearance. The right-hander continues to see mostly mop-up duty, but he's pitched to a 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB across 12 innings in his six appearances.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Woodford (1-0) earned the win Wednesday versus the Mets, allowing one run on three hits while striking out two in two innings.

Impact Starter Steven Matz was tagged for four runs in four innings, so he wasn't eligible for the win despite leaving with a lead. Woodford covered the fifth and sixth innings before giving way to Genesis Cabrera after a leadoff single in the seventh. That runner came around to score, accounting for the first run charged to Woodford across six innings this season. He's also given up five hits with a 6:2 K:BB in his three outings as a multi-inning reliever.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado buzzed, frustrated Mets brawl with Cardinals in loss

The New York Mets’ hit-by-pitch frustrations boiled over when reliever Yoan López threw a pitch near Nolan Arenado’s head, sparking a benches-clearing brawl that led to Arenado’s e...

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in season debut Woodford allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in three scoreless innings in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Woodford was in contention for the fifth spot in the starting rotation right to the end of spring training, but Jordan Hicks ultimately won the job. Woodford's first turn as a long reliever this season was strong after Steven Matz (finger) was hit hard in three innings and developed a blister. The 25-year-old Woodford will continue to operate out of the bullpen, where he'll give the Cardinals a multi-inning option. That will limit his fantasy appeal, as his groundball style doesn't lead to enough strikeouts to make up for his lack of a starting role.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bullpen Woodford is slated to open the season as a member of St. Louis' bullpen, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Woodford and Drew VerHagen were both in contention for the fifth starter's role, but the two will instead head to the bullpen as multi-inning options after manager Oliver Marmol announced Wednesday that Jordan Hicks secured the final opening in the rotation. Hicks has been slowly building up his pitch count during spring and isn't likely to work deep into his first start Tuesday against the Royals, so Woodford could be called upon to piggyback him in that outing, if needed. Beyond that game, however, Hicks is expected to be deployed as a traditional starter, so forecasting when Woodford might be used out of the bullpen could be a difficult endeavor.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Frederickson: Cardinals rotation candidate Woodford flexing 'repertoire of stuff' JUPITER, Fla. — Everyone remembers how Cardinals fifth-starter candidate Jake Woodford’s 2021 season began. What deserves more attention is...

MARCH 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Competing for rotation spot Woodford will compete to be the Cardinals' fifth starter, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Woodford and Drew VerHagen appear to have the inside edge for the fifth spot in the rotation after news broke of Jack Flaherty (shoulder) being unavailable for Opening Day. In his second major-league season, Woodford started eight of his 26 appearances. He posted a steady 3.99 ERA, 1.34 WHIP And 50:25 K:BB across 67.2 innings. He lacks velocity with an average fastball of 91.7 mph last season, and it's likely the right-hander bounces between the rotation and the bullpen throughout 2022.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE