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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

Week away from mound work Woodford (shoulder) is at least a week away from throwing off a mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Woodford should soon resume throwing on flat ground, but the Cardinals are slow-playing his recovery from a bout of right shoulder inflammation. He was placed on the injured list May 5, two days after losing his spot in the starting rotation. The 26-year-old figures to return as a long reliever whenever he's fit again for MLB action.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Woodford was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodford lost his rotation spot Thursday and is now also off the active 26-man roster as he works through a bout of shoulder trouble. The 26-year-old right-hander leaves behind a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 30 innings of work this season for St. Louis.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to bullpen Cardinals manager Oli Marmol announced Wednesday that Woodford has been moved to the bullpen, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Adam Wainwright (groin) is expected to come off the injured list to fill the vacant rotation spot Saturday against the Tigers. Woodford has struggled to a 5.72 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB through 28.1 innings (six starts) this season for St. Louis.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up three runs Woodford yielded three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Woodford gave up just one run through three innings before the Dodgers plated a pair in the fourth. The 26-year-old righty was ineffective Sunday, needing 90 pitches to get through the short outing. He forced four swinging strikes, tied for his lowest total of the year, and saw his ERA climb to 5.72 across 28.1 frames. With Adam Wainwright (groin) nearing a return, it's unclear if Woodford will get another turn in the rotation.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in no-decision Woodford allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's no-decision against the Giants. He struck out four.

Impact The Giants scrapped out a run against Woodford in the second inning after Thairo Estrada singled, stole second base and wound up scoring on a throwing error. Woodford would later surrender a solo home run to Mike Yastrzemski in the fourth and then retired the final seven batters he faced before being lifted in sixth. The 26-year-old has been a serviceable rotation member for the Cardinals outside of his first start of the year. He now sits at a 5.47 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and a 16:7 K:BB over 24.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles over the weekend but there's a real chance that Adam Wainwright (groin) returns from the IL and takes his spot in the rotation.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four runs in win Woodford (1-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings during a 14-5 victory over the Diamondbacks. He struck out one.

Impact After Woodford allowed three answered runs to let Arizona tie the game at three, the Cardinals' offense struck for four more runs in the bottom of the third inning to take a commanding 7-3 lead. The right-hander served up a solo shot to Pavin Smith in the fourth, but proceeded to post a scoreless fifth to put himself in line for a win. It was Woodford's first win of the season, and he's had three straight decent outings after giving up six runs in his first start. He's scheduled to pitch again during St. Louis' upcoming four-game road set in San Francisco next week.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to keep win streak alive against the Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps Pirates scoreless Woodford allowed seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings during Friday's win over Pittsburgh. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Woodford worked his way around trouble Friday, including a bases-loaded jam in the second inning. He gave up nine runs in as many innings through his first two starts and, despite turning in a scoreless outing, wasn't very effective in his third start. He threw 81 pitches, forced just five whiffs and gave up an averaged extra velocity of 96.5 mph. Woodford will carry a 5.65 ERA into his next start, which is currently projected to be at home against the Diamondbacks next week.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win

Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Pirates take 4-game road win streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Picks up second loss Woodford (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 6-1 defeat to the Brewers, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact After back-to-back scoreless frames, Woodford got into trouble during the second time through the order and surrendered a two-run double to Willy Adames in the third. Adames also hit a solo home run in the fifth to extend Milwaukee's lead to 3-1, ending Woodford's outing. The right-hander has now given up nine runs, including four homers, over his first two starts this season after posting a 2.23 ERA as a reliever in 2022.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adames leads Brewers to 6-1 victory over Cardinals

Willy Adames went 3 of 4 with a homer, double and three RBIs and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Brewers and Cardinals meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Overmatched by Atlanta Woodford (0-1) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings Monday against Atlanta.

Impact He generally needs to rely on guile and deception to have success as a starter, as the righty leans primarily on a pair of low-90s fastballs and an 82-mph sweeping slider. Woodford was put into a tough spot here against a talented offense, and he would be pitching in a hitter-friendly park if he gets another turn in the rotation Sunday in Milwaukee. Matthew Liberatore getting the call from Triple-A could be an option in the coming weeks if the Cardinals want to try something else before Adam Wainwright (groin) returns later this month.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Morton lift Braves to 8-4 win over Cardinals

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer Monday night, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Braves visit the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

APRIL 3, 2023 • Associated Press

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