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M’s ink Simeon Woods Richardson to minors contract

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Simeon Woods Richardson

SEA Starting Pitcher #10

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Mariners signed RHP Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor league contract.

Woods Richardson represents a zero risk depth addition for Seattle as they try to remain in contention for a Wild Card playoff spot in the final month. The 25-year-old has posted a calamitous 6.68 ERA across 66 innings between the Blue Jays and Twins this season.

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Simeon Woods Richardson

FA Starting Pitcher #10

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Simeon Woods Richardson has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Blue Jays.

Woods Richardson was DFA’d on Friday. He has a 6.68 ERA in 66 innings for the Twins and Blue Jays this season.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays sent RHP Simeon Woods Richardson outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Woods Richardson figures to decline the outright assignment and test the free agent waters after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old was pitching well before getting clobbered for six runs during his lone inning of work against the Royals last Thursday.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays designated RHP Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.

Woods Richardson allowed six earned runs against the Royals yesterday night in what was apparently the last straw. The 25-year-old has a 6.68 ERA between the Royals and Twins this year and snuck through waivers when he was DFA’ed in late June. He’ll likely find himself outrighted again.
Mason Fluharty

TOR Relief Pitcher #68

Mason Fluharty will open Friday’s game against the Yankees.

It seems likely that Simeon Woods Richardson, who hasn’t pitched since Saturday, will be the best bet to draw a bulk role here. Ultimately we wouldn’t recommend trying to stream the win here.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters that Simeon Woods Richardson will work “in some capacity” during Saturday’s game against the Yankees.

Braydon Fisher is going to get the start against the Yankees on Saturday, but he won’t be able to go more than a turn through the lineup at most. Woods Richardson seems likely to be the bulk hurler for that game, but even with a chance to pick up multiple innings and potentially a win, he offers more risk than reward at this point.
Jameson Taillon

TOR Starting Pitcher #56

Blue Jays placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis.

The only positive takeaway is that initial imaging doesn’t seem to have turned up any structural issues after Taillon left Monday’s start against the Red Sox with forearm discomfort. The 34-year-old veteran heads back to the shelf after making only two starts for Toronto following his exit from Chicago’s rotation back in late July. It’ll likely be Simeon Woods Richardson taking his spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation against the Yankees this weekend.
Jameson Taillon

TOR Starting Pitcher #56

Jameson Taillon was removed from Monday’s start against the Red Sox with forearm discomfort.

Taillon was replaced by Simeon Woods Richardson after throwing just 61 pitches over four shutout innings. He finished with three strikeouts and also issued three walks. He’s in clear jeopardy of missing his next start against the Yankees on Saturday. It would presumably be Woods Richardson taking his spot in Toronto’s rotation. There should be additional clarity on his status in the coming days.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays selected the contract of RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Triple-A Buffalo.

Woods Richardson provides the Blue Jays with a multi-inning relief option out of the bullpen as they kick off a four-game series against the sizzling-hot Red Sox. The 25-year-old reeled off 10 scoreless frames across three relief outings for Toronto after being acquired from the Twins back in early June.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays sent RHP Simeon Woods Richardson outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Woods Richardson could elect free agency after being designated for assignment and unclaimed, but for now, it appears the 25-year-old will remain in the Toronto organization. He’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster if the Blue Jays deem him worth of an MLB roster spot.
Simeon Woods Richardson

TOR Starting Pitcher #10

Blue Jays designated RHP Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.

Woods Richardson is DFA’d again despite pitching 10 scoreless innings for the Blue Jays, though those 10 innings did come with seven walks and just five strikeouts. Including his time with the Twins, he has a 6.40 ERA and a hideous 31/32 K/BB in 57 2/3 innings on the year. Still, since he’s young and can soak up innings, someone else will likely want him.

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The Blue Jays plan to get a second opinion on right-hander Jameson Taillon’s (elbow) MRI results.

While they haven’t confirmed anything yet, it certainly sounds like Taillon is going to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. Expect confirmation to come before the weekend is through.
- David Shovein

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Joe Ryan

MIN Starting Pitcher #41
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Joe Ryan (glute) threw a bullpen session on Saturday without any issues.

The expectation now is that the 30-year-old hurler will be cleared to rejoin the Twins’ rotation this week. Ryan threw just 42 pitches in a minor league rehab game at Triple-A St. Paul this week, so he may have a pitch count limitation in his first start back, but it sure sounds like his next start will be with the Twins.
- David Shovein

Source: Audra Martin

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD Starting Pitcher #17
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Shohei Othani (knee, biceps) remains out of the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Nationals.

It’s the third straight game that Ohtani has missed due to lingering knee and biceps issues. The Dodgers are reportedly still weighing whether or not the 32-year-old superstar will require a trip to the injured list. Dalton Rushing will function as the team’s designated hitter on Saturday and will bat seventh against Nationals’ right-hander Cade Cavalli.
- David Shovein

Source: Katie Woo

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.

NYY 2nd Baseman #13
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the Yankees’ starting lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Padres.

With left-hander Robbie Ray taking the mound for the Padres, the Yankees will give Chisholm a well-deserved night off in this one. Amed Rosario will start in his place at second base and will bat third for the Bombers on Saturday evening in San Diego.
- David Shovein

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Garrett Cleavinger

TB Relief Pitcher #60
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Rays placed LHP Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.

No word yet on how long the 32-year-old southpaw will be shelved so, but with the regular season winding down, he may not have enough time to make it back before the playoffs begin. Ty Johnson was promoted from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move to take his place in the Rays’ bullpen.
- David Shovein

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Ty Johnson

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Rays selected the contract of RHP Ty Johnson from Triple-A Durham.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for the 24-year-old hurler. Johnson was having a very strong season at Triple-A Durham, registering a 3.03 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and an 84/25 K/BB ratio across 62 1/3 innings in his 21 appearances (10 starts). He’ll give Kevin Cash another weapon to deploy in the middle innings.
- David Shovein

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Oliver Dunn

TB 3rd Baseman #35
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Rays designated INF Oliver Dunn for assignment.

The Rays needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the arrival of Ty Johnson on Saturday and unfortunately Dunn drew the short straw this time. There’s a decent chance he slides through waivers unclaimed and continues to function as extra infield depth for the Rays.
- David Shovein

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Walker Jenkins

MIN Center Fielder
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Walker Jenkins is not in the Twins’ starting lineup for Saturday evening’s skirmish against the White Sox.

It’s unclear if Jenkins is sitting just because the Twins are facing a left-hander, or if they just wanted to give the 21-year-old outfielder a breather after starting in seven straight games. He has struggled at the dish thus far, slashing .130/.286/.304 with one homer, three RBI, one stolen base and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over 28 plate appearances to begin his MLB career.
- David Shovein

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Kyle Isbel

KC Center Fielder #28
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Kyle Isbel is absent from the Royals’ starting lineup for Saturday night’s soiree against the Blue Jays.

The 29-year-old outfielder will get a breather in this one with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the hill for the Jays. John Rave will draw a rare start in center field in his place and will bat seventh for the Royals.
- David Shovein

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Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88
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Luis Robert Jr. is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Red Sox.

The dynamic 29-year-old outfielder started and hit in the middle of the Orioles’ lineup in each of his first three games since coming over from the Mets. He’ll get a breather here though before likely returning for Sunday’s series finale. Colton Cowser will start in his place in center field and bat ninth against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray.
- David Shovein

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