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Reassigned to minors camp Woods was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Woods was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse after clearing waivers in January, but did get a chance to pitch in camp for the Mets as an invite. The former Atlanta prospect will provide pitching depth at the upper levels of the minors in 2023.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in organization The Mets outrighted Woods to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Scooped up off waivers from Atlanta on Nov. 18, Woods stuck on the Mets' 40-man roster for just over five weeks before he was designated for assignment shortly before the new year. He was able to pass through waivers this time around, so he'll stick around in the Mets organization and likely open the upcoming season at Syracuse. The 24-year-old reliever posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 17.1 innings at Triple-A Gwinnett last season.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Woods was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woods made his big-league debut last season for Atlanta, throwing a pair of scoreless innings. He was designated for assignment in mid-November before being claimed by the Mets but will now be available for any team to claim again. It's not often that a 23-year-old with big-league experience is available for free, though Woods' 6.04 ERA in 25.1 innings in the minors last year may dissuade potential suitors.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Mets Woods was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Friday.

Impact After being designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday, Woods will now join the Mets organization as they begin filling their 40-man roster. Woods spent most of his time last season in Triple-A Gwinnett, putting up a 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP through 17.1 innings, although he did throw two scoreless frames in the majors at the start of the season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Woods was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old reliever has been limited by injuries these past two seasons after not pitching during 2020. Woods had a 5.19 ERA in 17.1 innings over 18 appearances at Triple-A.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Monday Woods was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Woods will return to Triple-A after he was called up Friday, failing to appear in a game before his return to the minors. The 23-year-old will remain a candidate to get called up down the stretch is Atlanta needs a bullpen arm. Bryce Elder was recalled from Gwinnett on Monday to replace Woods on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to majors Woods was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Woods spent a brief period of time in the majors earlier this season, throwing two scoreless innings out of the bullpen. The 23-year-old righty will now be called on to serve as depth for Atlanta's bullpen as Kirby Yates (elbow) hits the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Woods (ankle) was reinstated from Triple-A Gwinnett's 7-day injured list Saturday and struck out one over a scoreless inning later that day.

Impact Woods had been on Gwinnett's IL since May 17 before he was cleared to rejoin the affiliate after making three relief appearances in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. The 23-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut earlier this season and could re-emerge as a relief option for Atlanta in August or September now that he's healthy again at Triple-A.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL Triple-A Gwinnett placed Woods (ankle) on its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Woods was initially considered day-to-day after a sore left ankle forced him out early during a May 10 relief appearance for Gwinnett, but after further evaluation, the club elected to shut him down for a week. The 23-year-old is without a clear timetable to return to game action.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with ankle issue Woods is considered day-to-day after leaving his outing Friday for Triple-A Gwinnett with left ankle discomfort, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Woods made his major-league debut in late April, throwing two scoreless innings of relief. He's spent the bulk of the year splitting time between the two highest levels of the minors, where he's allowed six runs in 7.2 innings but has struck out 14 batters. Assuming his injury remains a minor one, he'll have the chance to push for another big-league call-up soon.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Woods was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact The 23-year-old was recalled as the 27th man for Tuesday's twin bill but didn't appear in either contest. He delivered a scoreless frame in both of his appearances for Atlanta this season and could rejoin the big club later in the year.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club for twin bill Atlanta recalled Woods from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Just two days after being sent to Gwinnett while Atlanta trimmed its active roster from 28 men to 26, Woods will rejoin the big club as the 27th man for its doubleheader Tuesday against the Mets. He'll provide Atlanta will some extra depth out of the bullpen for the twin bill, but expect him to return to Gwinnett following the second game.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Woods was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Woods spent just under a week with the major-league club, and he tossed two scoreless innings over two relief appearances. However, he'll be sent to the minors since Atlanta needs to trim its active roster to 26 players by Monday.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Woods' debut with Braves was 'dream come true' for him, grandfather ARLINGTON, Texas – Outside the Braves’ clubhouse at Truist Park, a crowd gathered to greet a young reliever who had just made his MLB debut...

APRIL 30, 2022 • AJC.COM

Makes jump to majors Atlanta recalled Woods from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact With outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) moving to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Woods will get the call to the big leagues and give Atlanta an 11th arm out o the bullpen. Between stops and Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi this season, the 23-year-old right-hander gave up six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out 14 over 7.2 innings. He'll likely be ticketed for low-leverage work out of the Atlanta bullpen initially.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Atlanta optioned Woods to minor-league camp March 20.

Impact Woods joined Atlanta's 40-man roster in November, as the organization chose to protect him from the Rule 5 draft even though he's likely at least a year or two away from the big leagues. He split time between Low-A Augusta and High-A Rome in 2021, logging only 10.2 innings in total while missing significant time due to injury.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor carries SIU-Edwardsville over William Woods 84-29

Ray'Sean Taylor had 21 points as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville rolled past William Woods 84-29

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

SIUE takes on William Woods

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will be taking on the Owls of NAIA member William Woods

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Taylor carries SIU-Edwardsville over William Woods 84-29

SIUE takes on William Woods