SIMEON WOODS RICHARDSON NEWS

Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Woods Richardson to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Impact Woods Richardson wasn't going to pitch again during the regular season after recording just three outs and allowing three runs against the Marlins on Wednesday. The Twins will use his roster spot on a third catcher in Jair Camargo.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gets just three outs Wednesday Woods Richardson allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over one-plus inning in a no-decision against Miami on Wednesday.

Impact Woods Richardson had an awful first frame, falling behind 3-0 after three batters on a home run by Jake Burger. He gave up two consecutive hits after the long ball -- in all, Miami's first five batters of the game reached base against him -- but managed to bounce back and retire the next three hitters, including two by strikeout, to escape without allowing any more runs. The right-hander returned for the second inning and yielded a single to each of the first two batters before he was given the hook. The outing was the shortest of the season for Woods Richardson and continued a recent trend of abbreviated starts. He hasn't completed five frames in any of his past six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another abbreviated outing Woods Richardson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Guardians, allowing one run on five hits and a walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact Woods Richardson was solid Thursday, holding Cleveland to a lone run on Kyle Manzardo's solo homer in the first inning. However, the right-hander ultimately failed to make it through five innings for a fifth consecutive start. Overall, Woods Richardson is 5-5 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 115:47 K:BB across 132.2 innings this year. He'll likely make one more regular-season start, tentatively scheduled for next week at home versus the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with fifth loss Woods Richardson (5-5) took the loss Saturday against the Reds. He allowed three runs on five hits, three walks and three strikeouts in three innings.

Impact Woods Richardson got through the first three innings clean on Saturday but ran into a buzzsaw in the fourth as he began an inning in which the Twins allowed nine runs. The 23-year-old's struggles over the second half of the season continue, as he's now allowed multiple runs in eight of his last nine starts. Woods Richardson has seen his ERA climb to 4.08 through 128 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with fifth loss Woods Richardson (5-5) took the loss Saturday against the Reds, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings.

Impact Woods Richardson got through the first three innings but ran into a buzzsaw in the fourth as he began an inning in which the Twins allowed nine runs. The 23-year-old's struggles over the second half of the season continue, as he now has a 5.85 ERA in his last nine starts. Woods Richardson has seen his ERA climb to 4.08 through 128 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Royals Woods Richardson (5-4) yielded two runs on three hits and three walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Kansas City.

Impact Woods Richardson worked through four scoreless frames before the Royals plated a pair of runs in the fifth inning. He took his first loss since Aug. 10 and has now thrown five or fewer innings in five straight starts. Woods Richardson has produced a 4.76 ERA during that five-game span. He owns a 3.96 ERA with a 106:43 K:BB through 125 innings this season. Woods Richardson is projected to face the Reds at home next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in no-decision Woods Richardson did not factor into the decision in Monday's 5-4 win against the Rays, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over 3.2 innings.

Impact Woods Richardson was pulled at just 71 pitches with two outs and a runner on second in the fourth inning. This was the 23-year-old's lowest pitch count in an outing since June 2, but he has now failed to complete more than five frames seven times in his past 10 starts. On the season, he owns a 3.95 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 104:40 K:BB across 120.2 innings and lines up for a road matchup with the Royals on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with no-decision Tuesday Woods Richardson came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to Atlanta, giving up four runs on three hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three...

Impact The right-hander tossed only 55 of 91 pitches for strikes and exited the mound with the Twins in a 4-0 hole, but his offense got him off the hook for the loss. Woods Richardson has failed to last longer than five innings in five of his last six starts, stumbling to a 5.59 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB in 29 innings over that stretch. He'll look for a better result in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in victory Woods Richardson (5-3) earned the win over San Diego on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over five innings.

Impact Woods Richardson kept the Padres off the scoreboard until Donovan Solano got to him for a solo homer in the fifth inning. The righty hurler didn't pitch beyond that frame since he racked up 101 pitches, but he cruised to an easy victory with Minnesota's offense supplying 10 runs of support while he was in the game. Woods Richardson has notched a win in consecutive starts for the first time as a major-leaguer, and he's given up just five runs across 17 frames across his past three outings. He's projected to face Atlanta at home in his next start.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth win Woods Richardson (4-3) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out one and earning a win over Texas.

Impact Woods Richardson gave up one run through four innings before Marcus Semien tagged him with a solo shot in the fifth. Woods Richardson has thrown five or fewer frames in three of his last four outings, producing a 6.05 ERA during that span. Friday's win was his first since June 26 despite recording only one punchout, matching his season low. Woods Richardson is sporting a 3.77 ERA with a 92:33 K:BB through 21 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be in San Diego.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive despite loss Woods Richardson (3-3) took the loss against Cleveland on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings.

Impact Despite being handed the defeat, this was one of the best starts of Woods Richardson's career. He completed seven frames for the first time as a major leaguer and needed just 89 pitches (62 of which were strikes) to do so. Woods Richardson also tied the second-highest single-game punchout total of his career and didn't walk a batter for the third time over 22 starts as a major leaguer. Though he hasn't won a game since June 26, Woods Richardson has given up three or fewer earned runs in six of his seven appearances since that victory.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive despite loss Woods Richardson (3-3) took the loss against Cleveland on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings.

Impact Despite being handed the defeat, this was one of the best starts of Woods Richardson's career. He completed seven frames for the first time as a major-leaguer and needed just 89 pitches (62 of which were strikes) to do so. Woods Richardson also tied the second-highest single-game punchout total of his career and didn't walk a batter for the third time over 22 starts as a major-leaguer. Though he hasn't won a game since June 26, Woods Richardson has given up three or fewer earned runs in six of his seven appearances since that victory.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Twins fall to Guardians 2-1 as Simeon Woods Richardson's strong start goes to waste MINNEAPOLIS - Simeon Woods Richardson pitched a career-high seven innings on Saturday night, never f...

AUGUST 11 • SACBEE.COM

Twins fall to Guardians despite Simeon Woods Richardson's strong start Woods Richardson allowed just four hits and two runs across a career-high seven innings pitched.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Delivers short outing Woods Richardson allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over four innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out six in the win over the White Sox.

Impact Woods Richardson tossed two scoreless frames before the White Sox scored a pair of runs in the third inning and another in the fourth. He's been chased in the fifth inning or earlier in three of his last four starts, generating a 5.60 ERA during that stretch. Woods Richardson produced a 2.84 ERA over his first 10 starts but that number has jumped to 5.04 over his last nine outings, resulting in a 3.87 ERA through 95.1 innings. His next outing is lined up to be a home tilt with the Guardians.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled in loss Woods Richardson (3-2) took the loss Monday against the Mets, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The Minnesota right-hander struggled mightily in his first career appearance at Citi Field, allowing six earned runs and 10 baserunners, both marks setting season worsts. Things unraveled for Woods Richardson in the fourth when he yielded a leadoff 409-foot solo shot to Pete Alonso. The Twins starter wound up allowing four more runs while retiring just one in the inning before being relieved. Woods Richardson looks to bounce back in his next outing, currently slated to be against the White Sox at home this weekend.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pummeled in loss Woods Richardson (3-2) took the loss Monday against the Mets, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The Minnesota right-hander struggled mightily in his first career appearance at Citi Field, allowing six earned runs and 10 baserunners, both marks setting season worsts. Things unraveled for Woods Richardson in the fourth when he yielded a leadoff 409-foot solo shot to Pete Alonso. The Twins starter wound up allowing four more runs while retiring just one in the inning before being relieved. Woods Richardson looks to bounce back in his next outing, currently slated to be against the White Sox at home this weekend.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Phillies Woods Richardson didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Philadelphia, allowing three hits and one walk with five strikeouts over six scoreless innings.

Impact Woods Richardson was locked into a pitcher's duel with Zack Wheeler, with no runs scored until the ninth inning Tuesday. The performance marked Woods Richardson's first scoreless start since May and extended his streak of starts allowing three or fewer runs to six. The 23-year-old holds a 3.27 ERA with 76 strikeouts across 88.0 innings this season. He's on track to face the Mets at Citi Field early next week.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing Saturday Woods Richardson allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Saturday.

Impact This was the first time since June 14 that Woods Richardson failed to complete five frames. He didn't allow too much, but he left with the game tied at 2-2 before the Twins pulled ahead later. The right-hander has gone five starts without allowing more than two runs. For the year, he has a 3.51 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 71:24 K:BB through 82 innings across 16 starts.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in quality start Woods Richardson allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Woods Richardson gave up both runs in the second inning, but the Twins were able to respond and ultimately won 3-2. He's been just find with 18 runs allowed over 37.2 innings across his last seven starts, three of which registered as quality starts. He's now at a 3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 64:23 K:BB through 77.2 innings over 15 starts this season. The 23-year-old is projected to make his next start in San Francisco.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fades in no-decision Woods Richardson came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact After cruising through four scoreless innings, the right-hander began to run out of gas in the fifth, serving up a solo shot to Justyn-Henry Malloy and a two-run blast to Ryan Kreidler that briefly gave Detroit a 3-2 lead. Woods Richardson was eventually lifted after 94 pitches (61 strikes), falling just short of his fifth quality start of the season. He'll carry a 3.52 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 60:21 K:BB through 71.2 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Astros.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two homers in no-decision Woods Richardson did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Astros. He struck out six.

Impact Woods Richardson, a native of suburban Houston, was pulled after one out in the fifth prior to facing the top of the Astros lineup for the third time. It was not a bad outing for Woods Richardson, though he doubled his homers allowed for the season, allowing a solo homer to Victor Caratini in the second followed by a two-run blast by Alex Bregman in the third that accounted for each of his three runs allowed. Following a five-run blowup against Toronto on May 11, Woods Richardson had allowed only three runs over his previous three starts totaling 15 innings coming into the day and maintains a 3.05 ERA and 1.11 WHIP on the season. He's next slated to toe the rubber next weekend when the Twins travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.2 innings vs. Nats Woods Richardson allowed three hits and one walk over 4.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Wednesday. He struck out one.

Impact Woods Richardson didn't have his best stuff Wednesday, though he still managed to hold Washington scoreless before he was pulled after throwing 77 pitches in the fifth inning. While he came an out shy of qualifying for a win, it was another solid effort overall for the 23-year-old right-hander -- Woods Richardson has now held opponents to two runs or fewer in six of his seven outings this season. Overall, he's 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 35 innings this year. Woods Richardson is currently lined up for a home matchup with the Royals in his next start.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Twins recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson to start vs. White Sox The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Triple-A St.Paul to start Thursday’s game against the Chicago White S...

APRIL 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Simeon Woods Richardson gets first MLB win, Twins sweep Tigers Simeon Woods Richardson pitched six strong innings after being called up from the minors, earning his first major league win as the visiting...

APRIL 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM