MARCH 11 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
SIMEON WOODS RICHARDSON #78 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
5-5 W-L •
1.29 WHIP •
4.18 ERA
5-5 W-L
1.29 WHIP
4.18 ERA
Twins send Brent Headrick, Matt Canterino and Simeon Woods Richardson down to Triple-A in St. Paul Twins optioned pitchers Brent Headrick, Matt Canterino and Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A affiliate St. Paul Saints
Optioned to Triple-A Woods Richardson was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Woods Richardson was unscored upon in three appearances this spring, but he never seemed like a real candidate for the Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old will be used in St. Paul's rotation at the start of the 2024 season.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Late runs help Saints put away Bisons, 8-3 Simeon Woods Richardson only allowed two hits, but he walked five while striking out five in his 4 1/3 innings of work.
JUNE 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Sent out after 2023 debut The Twins optioned Woods Richardson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact After starter Kenta Maeda lasted just two innings in Friday's 3-2 loss to Washington in the series opener while battling an ankle injury, the Twins summoned Woods Richardson from Triple-A on Saturday to give a fresh arm to an overtaxed bullpen. The 22-year-old right-hander ended up serving as an innings eater in relief in the Twins' 10-4 loss Saturday, covering 4.2 frames and striking out five but giving up five earned runs on seven hits and three walks. Woods Richardson will head back to St. Paul a day later with the Twins needing to open up a roster spot for Sunday's starter, Bailey Ober, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Woods Richardson was recalled Friday from Triple-A St. Paul, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Woods Richardson had struggled to a 9.00 ERA through two starts (seven innings) this season at the Triple-A level, but the Twins are in need of a fresh bullpen arm. The 22-year-old former top prospect will presumably work in long relief.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to minors Woods Richardson was optioned to minor-league camp on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Woods Richardson made his big-league debut in October of last year but didn't seem to have a real chance to push for a rotation spot this spring. The 22-year-old will continue his development at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 2.21 ERA over seven starts last season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simeon Woods Richardson hoping meditation, breathing exercises will help him on the mound Twins prospect is looking to return to the majors this season after debuting last year.
MARCH 11, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Twins' twice-traded prospect Simeon Woods Richardson ready to stick in Minnesota After sweating out the trade deadline fearing he'd be on the move again, Woods Richardson looks ready to help the Twins in 2023.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sent back to minors The Twins optioned Woods Richardson to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Impact Woods Richardson wasn't scheduled to pitch again in 2022 after making his MLB debut Sunday in Detroit, where he struck out three while allowing three runs (two earned) in five innings en route to being handed a loss. The Twins will swap him off the 28-man active roster for right-hander Cole Sands, who will give the team a fresh arm out of the bullpen in Wednesday's season finale against the White Sox.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Handed loss in debut Woods Richardson (0-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against Detroit.
Impact Woods Richardson gave up two runs in the first inning on an error and a wild pitch before serving up a solo homer to Eric Haase in the third. The right-handed rookie forced 10 whiffs while his fastball sat in the low-90s. He posted an impressive 2.77 ERA across 107.1 frames with Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul this season. Woods Richardson should get the chance to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation during spring training next year.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted for big-league debut Woods Richardson had his contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul and will start Sunday against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was previously confirmed as the starter for Sunday's contest, and he's now officially been called up for his MLB debut. Woods Richardson split the 2022 campaign between Double-A Wichita and St. Paul, and he posted a 2.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:37 K:BB over 109.2 innings.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
