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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