Simeon Woods Richardson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Looks set to make rotation Woods Richardson gave up two runs over five innings with three strikeouts and one walk in Friday's Grapefruit loss to Toronto. He has a 5.85 ERA this spring with a 16:5 K:BB in 20...

Impact Woods Richardson gave up five runs in his first spring outing and has given up 20 hits (nine on Friday) in 20 innings but showed enough to begin the season in the Twins rotation. Woods Richardson had a 3.52 ERA and 11.3 K/9 over his final six starts last season which could point to a significant improvement in 2026.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins release Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Gio Urshela from minor league contracts

Right-hander Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela have been released from minor league contracts by the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won't be ready for opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup as a precaution because of tightness in his right side

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Competing for rotation spot Woods Richardson will be competing for a rotation spot this spring and is out of options, giving him a good chance of making the Twins out of spring training in some capacity, Matt...

Impact With Pablo Lopez (elbow) likely out for the season with a significant UCL tear, suddenly the Twins have three spots open in the rotation. Woods Richardson is competing with Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews, David Festa and Mick Abel.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Should the Twins continue pursuit of starting pitchers after whiffing on Freddy Peralta? Twins fans were pretty happy with the team's starting rotation going into the 2026 season. Joe Ryan, Pablo López, Bailey Ober, Simeon Woods...

JANUARY 25 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins starters close out 2025 by providing hope for '26 PHILADELPHIA -- One week does not wipe out the past six months. But for the Twins, the final week of the regular season may make the next si...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Stellar in no-decision Woods Richardson did not factor in the decision during Sunday's extra-inning loss to Philadelphia. He allowed one hit over six scoreless innings while striking out nine.

Impact Woods Richardson gave up a single to Bryson Stott in the third inning but was otherwise untouchable. Over his first nine outings, Woods Richardson posted an unsightly 5.74 ERA. After that, he produced a 3.00 ERA over his final 14 starts (69 innings). He allowed two runs while striking out 23 batters in his last 17 frames. Woods Richardson finished the 2025 season with a 4.04 ERA and a 107:46 K:BB through 111.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies and Twins meet in series rubber match

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Tosses five innings Woods Richardson did not factor in the decision during Sunday's win over Cleveland. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings while striking out three.

Impact Woods Richardson gave up a run in each of the first two innings, including Steven Kwan's solo shot in the first. The Guardians did not record a hit against Woods Richardson after the second inning. After a stretch of four straight starts without finishing the fifth frame, he has now thrown at least five innings in four straight outings. During this span, he's produced a 3.00 ERA over 21 innings. Woods Richardson now owns a 4.27 ERA with a 98:46 K:BB across 105.1 innings this season. He's projected to make his final start of the 2025 season in Philadelphia next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins stop Guardians' 10-game win streak, keep Cleveland from tying for AL Central lead with 6-2 win

Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth, pinch-hitter Royce Lewis had a three-run shot in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins ended the Cleveland Guardians’ 10-game w...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins look to break losing streak in game against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins aim to stop their five-game slide when they play the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Woods Richardson rises to level of competition again by stifling Yankees MINNEAPOLIS – Facing baseball’s best offense, Simeon Woods Richardson gave perhaps his best performance. Woods Richardson turned in his best...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • MLB.COM

Punches out 11 Woods Richardson (7-4) earned the win Monday, allowing two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings against the Yankees. He struck out 11.

Impact Woods Richardson turned in a career outing Monday, reaching double-digit strikeouts for the first time in the majors. The 24-year-old has long been viewed as a pitcher with plenty of upside but has struggled with consistency. Across 21 appearances this season, he holds a 4.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 100.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Woods Richardson fans 11 in Twins' 7-0 win, dropping Yankees 5 games behind Blue Jays

Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Simeon Woods Richardson strikes out 11 in six innings as Twins two-hit Yankees The Twins, who shut out the Yankees for the first time since 2008, broke the game open with a five-run seventh, highlighted by Austin Martin...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Yankees visit the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Monday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up sixth win Woods Richardson (6-4) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over five innings against the Angels. He struck out six.

Impact Woods Richardson battled through a rough second inning in which he gave up three runs but still came away with his first victory since July 8. It marked his third start since returning from the injured list after dealing with a digestive tract parasite. On the season, the right-hander has logged 20 appearances and owns a 4.58 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 94.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels host the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Seven Ks in no-decision Woods Richardson didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out seve...

Impact Woods Richardson struggled in his first start coming off the injured list Aug. 27, allowing five runs, three homers and two strikeouts across 3.2 innings. He fared much better Tuesday, tying his season high in strikeouts and yielding his second fewest hits. The 24-year-old will carry a 4.53 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled to come against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's two-HR, four-hit day propels White Sox past Twins

Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2

The Chicago White Sox play the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard in return Woods Richardson did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact After missing some time due to a parasite in his digestive tract, it was a tough outing for Woods Richardson in his first appearance since July 28. The right-hander gave up a season-high three home runs, including two off the bat of Davis Schneider. Overall, Woods Richardson sports a 4.59 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 71:37 K:BB across 84.1 innings this season. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week at home against the White Sox.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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