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Failed MN Twins Starter DFA’d by New Team Too
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When the Minnesota Twins decided it was time to move on from former staff ace, Jose Berrios , back at the 2021 MLB trade deadline, team president Derek Falvey flipped him to Toronto for what was considered a pretty immense haul, at the time.
While Martin has proven himself as a competent depth outfielder off the bench, Woods Richardson hasn't been so fortunate this season. A few months ago, Simeon Woods Richardson was DFA'd after posting a 7.74 ERA (6.15 FIP) in 12 starts this season. Coincidentally, SWR landed back with the Blue Jays .
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Blue Jays DFA former MN Twins Starter Simeon Woods Richardson
In eight appearances with the Blue Jays, all in relief, Woods Richardson posted a 3.93 ERA (4.94 FIP) in 18.1 innings pitched. However, he struggled to miss bats with his 92.6 MPH fastball (shocker) and underwhelming off-speed stuff.
And Friday, the Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment.
News: The #BlueJays have DFA'd Simeon Woods Richardson.
CJ Van Eyk is up. He'll be a multi-inning bullpen option.— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) August 28, 2026
Courtesy: Baseball Savant
Now subject to waivers again, it's possible another team claims Woods Richardson. He was drafted out of high school in the 2nd round by the New York Mets . Maybe they have interested in a reunion with their 2018 selection.
There are plenty of pitching-starved teams, and he'll land an opportunity even without options remaining. Next year though, Woods Richardson is likely looking at a minor league deal that will come with someone hoping to rebuild his productiveness.
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For now, any teeth-gnashing about the Twins moving on, and there wasn't much, can now be settled as wrong. The 4.04 ERA he posted as a depth starter in 2025 looks much more mirage than predictive at this point.
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