US EditionTwins send struggling starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A
- The Minnesota Twins optioned right-handed starter Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A on Thursday after his poor performance against Baltimore.
- Woods Richardson struggled this season with a 5.02 ERA and gave up six runs, including two home runs, all in one inning on Wednesday.
- He pitched four innings in that game, has appeared in eight games with seven starts, but has failed to pitch deep into most outings this year.
- The Twins now must call up a replacement for Sunday’s start in Milwaukee, with options including David Festa, who has a 1.38 ERA in three MLB starts, and Zebby Matthews, who has a 1.93 ERA in Triple-A.
- This move suggests the Twins seek more reliable starting pitching depth as Woods Richardson has not matched his previous season’s success or provided length.
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Twins demote RHP Simeon Woods Richardson - Regional Media News
The Minnesota Twins demoted right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. The move comes one day after Woods Richardson allowed six runs on eight hits in four innings of a no-decision in the second game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Woods Richardson, 24, is 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA in eight games (seven starts) this season. Opponents are hitting .295 against him, with left-handers faring even better at .342…
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