Jake Woodford
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Jun 10 2024Woodford agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal isn't official yet, but Woodford will presumably settle in as a member of the rotation at Triple-A Indianapolis with his new organization. Woodford, 27, recently elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment with the White Sox after he held a 10.80 ERA and 7:5 K:BB over 8.1 innings with the big club.
Jun 9 2024Woodford rejected the White Sox's outright assignment to Triple-A Charlotte and elected to become a free agent Sunday, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was recently designated for assignment and won't stick with Chicago after he passed through waivers unclaimed. Woodford posted a 5.26 ERA in 10 starts at Triple-A and allowed 10 earned runs with a 7:5 K:BB over 8.1 innings during his brief stay on the big-league roster.
Jun 7 2024The White Sox designated Woodford for assignment Friday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move comes one day after Woodford was torched for seven runs on 10 hits and three walks over four innings in a loss to the Red Sox. He's being replaced on the roster by Jonathan Cannon, who will also likely take Woodford's spot in the rotation.
Jun 6 2024Woodford (0-2) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings to take the loss Thursday versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford has failed to pitch past the fifth inning in both of his starts for the White Sox so far. The Red Sox jumped on him right away Thursday, with Jarren Duran leading off the game with a solo home run. Enmanuel Valdez added a three-run shot in the fourth inning. Woodford doesn't have a great track record as a starter in the majors, but he's likely to remain in the rotation for another turn, as Mike Clevinger (elbow) will require a rehab start before returning. Woodford is lined up for a road start in Seattle next week if the White Sox give him another outing.
May 29 2024Woodford (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks across 4.1 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte to replace Mike Clevinger (elbow) on the back end of the White Sox rotation. The 27-year-old yielded all three runs in the second frame, allowing a single, a walk and two doubles to consecutive batters with two outs. Although it's unclear if the White Sox plan on keeping Woodford around for the duration of Clevinger's IL stint, he's currently in line for a start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
May 28 2024Woodford is having his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte and will start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander joined the White Sox on a minor-league deal in January and will receive his first look in the big leagues this year as Mike Clevinger (elbow) heads to the injured list. Woodford posteed a 6.23 ERA over 47.2 innings for St. Louis in 2023, and he hasn't pitched particularly well for Charlotte this year with a 5.26 ERA and 42:17 K:BB in 10 starts.
Jan 10 2024Woodford signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Wednesday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford turned in solid campaigns in 2021 and 2022, but his ERA shot up to 6.23 through 47.2 innings last season, and he was non-tendered by St. Louis as a result. If Woodford is able to return to form during spring training, the White Sox's weak bullpen presents an opportunity for the 27-year-old righty to see plenty of innings this year.
Sep 30 2023The Cardinals optioned Woodford to the Florida Complex League on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up seven runs in 1.2 frames during his last start Friday, Woodford will be cast off the active roster in favor of James Naile, who will give the Cardinals additional bullpen depth for their final two games. Woodford will finish 2023 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 47.2 innings -- both sharp increases from his 2.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP last season.
Sep 29 2023Woodford (2-3) yielded seven runs on six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings and took a loss against the Reds on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford gave up three home runs and was chased from the game in the second inning. He returned from the injured list earlier this month and allowed just one run over 6.1 frames in two appearances before Friday's misstep. Woodford finishes the 2023 season with an unsightly 6.23 ERA and 29:22 K:BB through 47.2 innings.
Sep 23 2023Woodford allowed a run on four hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford worked up to 78 pitches (46 strikes) and limited the damage to a Manny Machado RBI single in the first inning. This was Woodford's seventh start in 14 appearances, but his first major-league start since April, as shoulder injuries and stints in the bullpen and minors have kept him out of a starting role. He's now at a 5.09 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 29:21 K:BB through 46 innings this season. It's uncertain if Woodford will start again in 2023 -- he was filling in for Adam Wainwright, who is expected to make his final career start at home versus the Reds next weekend.
Sep 18 2023The Cardinals recalled Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be joining the St. Louis bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Giovanny Gallegos, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis. Woodford will make his return to St. Louis' active roster for the first time since late June, as he was on the shelf for just over two months before being activated and optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 1. Since beginning his rehab assignment Aug. 10, Woodford has been getting stretched out during his time in the minors, making seven appearances over the past five weeks while pitching to a 2.18 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings.
Sep 1 2023The Cardinals reinstated Woodford (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A right shoulder strain forced Woodford onto the IL in late June, and he'll now remain in the minors upon completing his rehab assignment. The 26-year-old righty accumulated a 5.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP through 39.2 frames with St. Louis, but he could potentially return to the majors as a depth piece if he keeps performing well in Triple-A (2.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP).
Aug 31 2023Woodford (shoulder) struck out six and worked around two hits and one walk in 3.1 scoreless innings in his latest rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford had started in each of his previous four rehab outings, but he worked in relief behind Matthew Liberatore (back) on Tuesday. The right-hander still tossed 66 pitches (40 strikes) in the extended relief appearance, as the Cardinals appear to be entertaining the possibility of bringing Woodford back as a member of the rotation once he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Before landing on the IL in late June, Woodford had been working out of the bullpen, but the Cardinals could view him as an upgrade over some of their current back-end rotation options.
Aug 24 2023Woodford (shoulder) yielded just one hit while striking out six over five scoreless frames in a rehab start with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander needed just 56 pitches to cruise through his five innings in what could be his final rehab appearance before rejoining the Cardinals. With the rotation needs St. Louis has right now, Woodford would seem to be a good bet to be used as a starter down the stretch. He's been out since late June with a right shoulder strain.
Aug 18 2023Woodford (shoulder) made his third rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Memphis, striking out three over 1.2 scoreless innings. He gave up one hit and walked one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford had made two appearances for Double-A Springfield before advancing to Memphis as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain. He could get some starts down the stretch for a Cardinals club whose rotation depth has been depleted by trades and injury, but he'll need to build up more before getting a look as a starter in the big leagues.
Jul 27 2023Woodford (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford resumed throwing on flat ground earlier this month and is now ready to advance to mound work. The 26-year-old swingman has been limited to six starts and six relief appearances this season with the Cardinals due to multiple shoulder injuries, but he could be an important factor down the stretch if St. Louis moves multiple pitchers ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
Jul 19 2023Woodford (shoulder) has begun a throwing program, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford landed on the injured list in late June with a right shoulder strain, which is the second stint he's had on the IL this season with a shoulder issue. There's no timetable for the swingman's return.
Jun 30 2023The Cardinals placed Woodford on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was lit up for four runs across 2.1 innings during Thursday's game against Houston, and he's now on the IL with a shoulder strain for the second time this season. Woodford holds a 5.67 ERA and 1.69 WHIP on the season and will be eligible to return shortly after the All-Star break. James Naile was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.
Jun 25 2023Woodford (2-2) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Matthew Liberatore received an early pull Sunday, and Woodford provided solid relief innings. Over four appearances since rejoining the Cardinals' active roster, Woodford has allowed three runs, six hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.1 innings. He has a 5.06 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB through 37.1 innings over 11 appearances (six starts) this season, but he's primarily worked as a reliever recently. Woodford or Steven Matz would be the top candidates to join the rotation if Jack Flaherty (hip) ends up on the injured list.
Jun 12 2023Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was activated and optioned last Friday after recovering from a shoulder issue, but he's back in the majors now to replace Ryan Helsley (forearm). He figures to be used as a long reliever.
Jun 9 2023Woodford (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned to Triple-A Memphis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford is recovered from the bout of shoulder inflammation that sent him to the injured list in early May, but the Cardinals will keep him in the rotation at Memphis for now. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 3.38 ERA with six strikeouts in three rehab starts covering eight innings.
May 31 2023Woodford (shoulder) is slated for a second rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford gave up two earned runs on three hits and one walk over two innings Tuesday in his rehab debut with Memphis. He threw only 37 pitches in that outing and will technically be pitching on short rest (for a starter) in this next one, so it's becoming fairly clear that the Cardinals intend to bring him back as a long reliever. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since May 5 due to right shoulder inflammation.
May 30 2023Woodford (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford will work as a starter on the farm, though he's probably better suited for long relief duties with where the Cardinals' pitching depth chart currently stands. The 26-year-old right-hander had posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 30 innings (six starts, one relief appearances) this season prior to landing on the injured list May 5 due to shoulder inflammation.
May 23 2023Woodford (shoulder) threw a bullpen session without issue Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford will do a similar workout Friday before likely then heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Sidelined since May 5 due to right shoulder inflammation, the 26-year-old projects to return to the Cardinals in a long-relief role sometime in early June.
May 9 2023Woodford (shoulder) is at least a week away from throwing off a mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford should soon resume throwing on flat ground, but the Cardinals are slow-playing his recovery from a bout of right shoulder inflammation. He was placed on the injured list May 5, two days after losing his spot in the starting rotation. The 26-year-old figures to return as a long reliever whenever he's fit again for MLB action.
May 5 2023Woodford was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford lost his rotation spot Thursday and is now also off the active 26-man roster as he works through a bout of shoulder trouble. The 26-year-old right-hander leaves behind a 5.40 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB through 30 innings of work this season for St. Louis.
May 3 2023Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Woodford will be available out of the bullpen beginning with Thursday's game against the Angels, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford's demotion to the bullpen comes with Adam Wainwright (groin) in line to return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday against the Tigers. Woodford had struggled to a 5.72 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB through 28.1 innings (six starts) this season for St. Louis.
Apr 30 2023Woodford yielded three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford gave up just one run through three innings before the Dodgers plated a pair in the fourth. The 26-year-old righty was ineffective Sunday, needing 90 pitches to get through the short outing. He forced four swinging strikes, tied for his lowest total of the year, and saw his ERA climb to 5.72 across 28.1 frames. With Adam Wainwright (groin) nearing a return, it's unclear if Woodford will get another turn in the rotation.
Apr 3 2023Woodford (0-1) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings Monday against Atlanta. He took the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He generally needs to rely on guile and deception to have success as a starter, as the righty leans primarily on a pair of low-90s fastballs and an 82-mph sweeping slider. Woodford was put into a tough spot here against a talented offense, and he would be pitching in a hitter-friendly park if he gets another turn in the rotation Sunday in Milwaukee. Matthew Liberatore getting the call from Triple-A could be an option in the coming weeks if the Cardinals want to try something else before Adam Wainwright (groin) returns later this month.
Mar 20 2023Woodford is "all but locked into" an Opening Day roster spot with the Cardinals, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news comes after Woodford struck out seven over five scoreless innings Monday against the Marlins in Grapefruit League play. Woodford is throwing harder this spring and has collected a 2.04 ERA and 18:5 K:BB across 17.2 frames. He's in line for long relief duty and could be the first guy called upon if the Cards need a rotation reinforcement.
Mar 3 2023Woodford has allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings across two Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Katie Woo of The Athletic reports Woodford's velocity on his fastball is up a bit, and he's refined his slider and changeup. While it is early, these are positive developments for Woodford, who had a fairly mediocre 4.5 K/9 across 48.1 big-leagues innings last season. He also maintained a 2.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while working as a multi-inning reliever. The competition for a rotation spot is crowded, which means he'll likely have to settle for a bullpen role again, though that decision isn't expected to come until much closer to the start of the regular season.
Sep 7 2022Woodford (4-0) allowed two hits in a scoreless inning and earned the win Wednesday over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford pitched the top of the ninth inning with the Cardinals down by four runs, only for them to rally for five runs in a walkoff win. Since rejoining the major-league roster in August, Woodford has allowed just one earned run on 11 hits and a walk over 14.2 innings spanning seven appearances. Three of his four wins on the year have come in that span, and he's lowered his ERA to 2.04 with a 1.08 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 35.1 innings overall. He's still more of a multi-inning option and is unlikely to see many high-leverage looks.
Aug 23 2022Woodford (3-0) earned the win after he pitched 5.1 innings, giving up one run on four hits and a walk while striking out one in the Cardinals' victory in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford tossed five scoreless frames before running into trouble in the bottom of the sixth. Nick Madrigal drew a walk to open the inning before Rafael Ortega drove him in on a double. The start was Woodford's first of the season and he has now given up one run over his last 10 major-league innings. He now owns a 2.48 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 14 punchouts over 29 frames in 14 appearances with the Cardinals this year.
Aug 22 2022Woodford will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford figures to serve as an opener in this one, as he hasn't pitched more than 1.2 innings since June 4 against the Cubs. The right-hander owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 13:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings so far this season.
Aug 21 2022Woodford (2-0) allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford got the last two outs in the sixth inning and the first two in the seventh, with the Cardinals pulling ahead in the seventh on a two-run Nolan Arenado single. This was just the second appearance Woodford's made since he was called up Aug. 11, and he's covered three scoreless frames in that span. The right-hander has a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB through 23.2 innings in the majors this season as a multi-inning relief option.
Aug 10 2022The Cardinals recalled Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: St. Louis will bring Woodford aboard as a replacement in the bullpen for the struggling T.J. McFarland, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding transaction. Woodford has been a full-time starter at Memphis this season, so he'll be stretched out enough to serve as a multi-inning relief option while he's with the big club.
Jul 2 2022Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford spent nearly a week in the Cardinals' bullpen and tossed 1.2 scoreless innings over two appearances during his stint with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Jordan Hicks (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.
Jun 25 2022Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was sent to Memphis on June 6, and he posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 12.1 innings over three minor-league appearances since then. The right-hander should provide length out of the Cardinals' bullpen after Genesis Cabrera (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Saturday.
Jun 4 2022Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford has made eight relief appearances for the Cardinals this year, and he's posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 16 innings. He was in the mix to start one of the two games during Saturday's twin bill but will be available out of the bullpen since Johan Oviedo is starting the matinee while Andre Pallante takes the mound in the second game.
May 30 2022Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In a move to open a roster spot for Monday's starter Packy Naughton, Woodford was returned to Triple-A on Monday. The right-hander was originally in the mix to start Monday's contest, but after he pitched three innings of one-run ball out of the bullpen Saturday versus the Brewers he was no longer in a position to toe the rubber against the Padres. He'll remain a favorite for a call up moving forward, potentially returning for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
May 28 2022Woodford won't start Monday against the Padres after he pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's game against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was in the mix to serve as the starter during Monday's series opener against San Diego, but he threw 39 pitches (29 strikes) over three innings Saturday. While the right-hander was effective against Milwaukee and picked up his first hold of the season, he'll no longer draw the start Monday. The Cardinals haven't yet announced a starter for Monday's matchup, but Packy Naughton seems like a strong candidate to take the mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
May 26 2022Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford has been in the minors the past 10 days but will return to St. Louis with Jordan Hicks (forearm) headed to the injured list. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, he will initially be available out of the bullpen but should be in the mix to fill Hicks' spot in the rotation early next week. Woodford has appeared in seven big-league games this season and has a 2.08 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB across 13 innings.
May 15 2022Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old has a 2.08 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 13 innings this year but will head to the minors with Adam Wainwright (illness) returning from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday. Woodford also had a 3.99 ERA across 67.2 innings for the Cardinals in 2021, so it's only a matter of time before he rejoins the big-league club.
May 8 2022Woodford allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings in Saturday's 13-7 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was again called upon for a multi-inning assignment after Steven Matz yielded eight runs in two innings. Woodford proceeded to turn in a quality relief appearance. The right-hander continues to see mostly mop-up duty, but he's pitched to a 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB across 12 innings in his six appearances.
Apr 11 2022Woodford allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in three scoreless innings in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was in contention for the fifth spot in the starting rotation right to the end of spring training, but Jordan Hicks ultimately won the job. Woodford's first turn as a long reliever this season was strong after Steven Matz (finger) was hit hard in three innings and developed a blister. The 25-year-old Woodford will continue to operate out of the bullpen, where he'll give the Cardinals a multi-inning option. That will limit his fantasy appeal, as his groundball style doesn't lead to enough strikeouts to make up for his lack of a starting role.
Apr 6 2022Woodford is slated to open the season as a member of St. Louis' bullpen, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford and Drew VerHagen were both in contention for the fifth starter's role, but the two will instead head to the bullpen as multi-inning options after manager Oliver Marmol announced Wednesday that Jordan Hicks secured the final opening in the rotation. Hicks has been slowly building up his pitch count during spring and isn't likely to work deep into his first start Tuesday against the Royals, so Woodford could be called upon to piggyback him in that outing, if needed. Beyond that game, however, Hicks is expected to be deployed as a traditional starter, so forecasting when Woodford might be used out of the bullpen could be a difficult endeavor.
Mar 19 2022Woodford will compete to be the Cardinals' fifth starter, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford and Drew VerHagen appear to have the inside edge for the fifth spot in the rotation after news broke of Jack Flaherty (shoulder) being unavailable for Opening Day. In his second major-league season, Woodford started eight of his 26 appearances. He posted a steady 3.99 ERA, 1.34 WHIP And 50:25 K:BB across 67.2 innings. He lacks velocity with an average fastball of 91.7 mph last season, and it's likely the right-hander bounces between the rotation and the bullpen throughout 2022.
Oct 4 2021Woodford (3-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Cubs after allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while fanning four across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford had given up two or fewer runs in each of his previous five outings, but he didn't have his best stuff for the season finale and was tagged for this fourth loss of the campaign. Starting as a reliever but ending as a starter, Woodford made eight starts across 26 appearances on the season. He ends his second year at the MLB level with a 3.99 ERA across 67.2 innings, a step in the right direction considering he posted a 5.57 ERA through 21 frames in 2020.
Sep 26 2021Woodford allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one across 5.2 innings in the win over the Cubs on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford allowed both runs in the fourth inning on three hits, including a ground-rule double by Sergio Alcantara. He has given up just five runs over 23.2 innings in his last five starts. The 24-year-old has a 3.88 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 46 punchouts in 62.2 innings this season. This was likely his last start of the regular season.
Sep 25 2021Woodford was optioned Friday but immediately recalled Saturday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The unusual set of transactions should have minimal impact on Woodford, who's still scheduled to start Sunday against the Cubs. He was the player sent down when Dakota Hudson returned from an elbow injury Friday but was allowed to return just one day later when Justin Miller hit the injured list with an elbow injury of his own.
Sep 21 2021Woodford (3-3) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five across five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford turned in his second scoreless start in his last four outings, thanks in large part to generating 10 fly ball outs. Since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Sept. 3, Woodford has allowed only three earned runs across 18.1 innings in the span of four appearances. Though he's served as a starter in each of his last three appearances, Woodford may lose that role with Jack Flaherty (shoulder) lining up to return Friday.
Sep 20 2021Woodford won't start Monday against Milwaukee as previously expected but is listed as Tuesday's starter instead, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move keeps Jon Lester on schedule and will result in Woodford getting an extra day of rest. Woodford still has a good chance at a two-start week, as he's now lined up to start against the Cubs on Sunday.
Sep 14 2021Woodford pitched four innings while allowing two runs on four hits and two walks without registering any strikeouts in the win over the Mets on Tuesday. He did not factor into the game's decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old surrendered both runs in the first inning on consecutive RBI singles by Michael Conforto and Javier Baez. It was the second consecutive four-inning outing for the right hander as the Cardinals have capped his innings. In his last three starts, he has posted a strong 2.03 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 13.1 innings. He's projected to start next versus the Brewers on Monday.
Sep 7 2021Woodford is expected to start Thursday against the Dodgers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are still officially listing Thursday's starter as "TBD," but it seems clear that Woodford will be the one to get the nod. Kwang Hyun Kim will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday, while Woodford took batting practice with the rest of the Cardinals' starting pitchers, indicating that he'll be stepping into Kim's spot in the rotation.
Sep 6 2021Cardinals manager Mike Shildt suggested that Woodford could replace Kwang Hyun Kim in the rotation when the latter's turn next comes up Thursday against the Dodgers in St. Louis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. "We'll see," Shildt said, regarding whether Woodford or Kim would receive the starting nod Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being called up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Woodford was initially expected to fill a multi-inning relief role for St. Louis over the final month of the season. He may have earned himself a look in the rotation, however, after he successfully filled in for a struggling Kim in Saturday's loss to Milwaukee. After Kim served up four runs on seven hits and a walk while lasting just 1.2 innings in the outing, Woodford came on to strike out five over 5.1 innings of long relief. Considering the Cardinals initially wanted to move Kim to the bullpen before Jack Flaherty's (shoulder) move to the injured list in late August altered those plans, it wouldn't be surprising if the southpaw now shifted to a relief role after Woodford had the chance to get stretched out for starting duty in the loss to Milwaukee.
Sep 3 2021Woodford was recalled from Triple-A Memphis prior to Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Junior Fernandez (shoulder strain) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Woodford will likely work as a long reliever while up with the big club.
Aug 1 2021Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-oldsurrendered seven runs over three innings during Saturday's start against the Twins, and he'll unsurprisingly exit the Cardinals' starting rotation with Jon Lester and J.A. Happ officially joining the team after being acquired at the trade deadline. Woodford started in his last three appearances for St. Louis but has primarily worked out of the bullpen this year and has a 5.08 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB across 39 innings.
Jul 31 2021Woodford (2-3) allowed seven runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in three innings of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 8-1 defeat to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford didn't have it from the jump Saturday night, as Minnesota got to him early and often. The right-hander allowed two to score in the first before five Twins crossed home under his watch in the third, punctuated by a Ryan Jeffers three-run home run. With deadline additions Jon Lester and J.A. Happ set to join the rotation in the coming days, Woodford is a strong candidate to yield his spot to one of the incoming veterans.
Jul 24 2021Woodford (2-2) took the loss against Cincinnati on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander kept the Cardinals in the game through his five frames, but he was outgunned by Reds starter Luis Castillo. Woodford induced only six swinging strikes and tallied just two strikeouts, yet he retired eight of the final nine batters he faced and was able to limit the damage against him to three runs. He'll carry a 4.25 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively slated to come at home against Minnesota next weekend.
Jul 19 2021Woodford (2-1) allowed one run on six hits over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out six and earning a win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford cruised through four shutout innings before running into trouble in the fifth. He found himself in a bases-loaded jam with no outs after allowing three straight singles but managed to escape the threat with just one run scoring against him. It was his first start of the season and he turned in a very impressive outing, lowering his season ERA to 4.06 through 31 innings. Woodford is projected to take the mound in Cincinnati this weekend.
Jul 18 2021Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Woodford will be called up from Triple-A Memphis to start Monday's game against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford will step into the rotation for his second career big-league start after getting stretched out in the minors following his June 28 demotion from the big club. The 24-year-old right-hander turned in mediocre results while working out of the St. Louis bullpen earlier this season, but he was sharper in his most recent two starts at Memphis. He covered 10 innings between the two outings while allowing only three runs (two earned) on seven hits and five walks. Woodford should be in store for a two-start week, with his second turn likely to come Saturday in Cincinnati.
Jun 28 2021Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford struggled during the Cardinals' weekend series against the Pirates and allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one in two innings across two relief appearances. The right-hander will be stretched out with the Triple-A club and could be an option to rejoin the big-league club as a starter at some point, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Left-hander Brandon Waddell was recalled as part of a corresponding move.
Jun 26 2021Woodford (1-1) took the loss in a defeat at the hands of the Pirates on Friday, allowing an earned run on a hit and a walk while failing to record an out in the fifth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford entered with one out in the fifth and the score knotted at 4-4, and he ultimately allowed an RBI single to Jacob Stallings that made him the pitcher of record. The right-hander has been particularly hittable of late, giving up an earned run in five of his last six appearances and seeing his ERA balloon from 3.18 to 4.24 during that span.
May 29 2021Woodford (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, firing 2.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and recorded six strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford's final line tells the tale of how dominant he was, with the right-hander throwing 24 of his 33 pitches for strikes and notching eight swinging strikes along the way. Woodford has given up multiple earned runs in two of seven appearances, but he's pitched scoreless ball across his other five outings on his way to a 3.65 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 12.1 innings.
May 7 2021Woodford fired two scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and a walk in a loss to the Mets on Thursday. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander opened the season by allowing two earned runs over 2.1 innings to the Reds on April 3, but he's bounced back to post 3.2 scoreless frames across two appearances sandwiched around his two-big-league tenures thus far in 2021.
Apr 30 2021Woodford was recalled by the Cardinals on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford opened the season on the big-league roster but made just two appearances before being sent down, allowing two runs in four innings with a 5:4 K:BB. Daniel Ponce de Leon landed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation in a corresponding move.
Apr 11 2021Woodford was optioned to the alternate training site Sunday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander fired 1.2 scoreless frames during Saturday's loss to the Brewers, and he'll head to the alternate site as the Cardinals rotate their roster pieces. Woodford should be in the mix to rejoin the big-league club when another arm is required.
Mar 29 2021Woodford, who fired 2.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and a walk while recording three strikeouts against the Nationals on Sunday, owns an 0.79 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and .162 BAA across 11.1 innings over seven Grapefruit League appearances. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has allowed one earned run all spring and has worked at least two innings on three occasions, displaying both his consistency and versatility. Woodford endured a rough landing as a rookie last season with a 5.57 ERA across 21 innings, but his body of work in Grapefruit League play seems to indicate the experience he garnered may now be paying dividends heading into his second major-league campaign.
Sep 30 2020The Cardinals deactivated Woodford from their 28-man roster Wednesday ahead of the team's wild-card series with the Padres, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: St. Louis swapped out Woodford and Seth Elledge from the roster in exchange for Daniel Ponce de Leon and Andrew Knizner. Woodford made 12 appearances (one start) for the Cardinals during the regular season, posting a 5.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and a 16:5 K:BB in 21 innings.
Sep 20 2020Woodford (1-0) threw two-thirds of an inning without allowing a baserunner to pick up the win in the Cardinals' 5-4 win over the Pirates on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford came on in relief of starter Kwang Hyun Kim and became the pitcher of record when the Cardinals erupted for all five of their runs in the top of the seventh inning. Through 10 appearances this season, Woodford has a 6.16 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
Sep 4 2020Woodford pitched three innings in relief of Jack Flaherty on Friday, allowing one run on three hits in a loss to the Cubs. He neither walked nor struck out a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford relieved Flaherty in the third inning and the former did well, outside of a Willson Contreras solo home run in the sixth. Through 13.2 innings, Woodford has a 3.95 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and eight strikeouts. He has yet to walk a batter in six appearances this season.
Aug 28 2020Woodford gave up two runs on five hits and struck out three over 3.1 relief innings in Friday's loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford relieved starter Daniel Ponce de Leon, who couldn't complete the first inning. Over his outing, Woodford did a decent job of keeping the game close. The right-hander has a 2.61 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and seven strikeouts across 10.1 innings this year. Three of his four appearances have come in a long-relief role. As a starter with Triple-A Memphis last year, he posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 131:75 K:BB in 151.2 innings.
Aug 25 2020Woodford fired two scoreless innings in a win over the Royals on Monday, allowing two hits and no walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford finished off the Royals over the last pair of frames with his second consecutive scoreless two-inning appearance. The 23-year-old right-hander's early-career body of work has been nearly flawless, as Woodford has allowed just one run, which came on a solo home run by fellow prospect Luis Robert in the pitcher's big-league debut against the White Sox on Aug. 15. Woodford has already shuttled between the Cardinals' alternate training site in Springfield and the majors on multiple occasions, but given his success thus far, he could stick around for the balance of the regular season as a multi-inning relief asset.
Aug 20 2020The Cardinals recalled Woodford from their alternate training site ahead of Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford will remain in the majors after serving as the 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. In his lone appearance for the Cardinals this season, Woodford allowed three runs and registered three strikeouts in three innings.
Aug 19 2020Woodford was called up to serve as the 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford filled the same role during Monday's doubleheader but did not appear in either contest. He did make one appearance earlier in the year, allowing one run in three innings.
Aug 17 2020Woodford was named the 29th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was optioned by the Cardinals on Sunday, but he'll remain with the major-league roster for the twin bill against the Cubs. He should remain on the taxi squad after Monday's pair of games so he can be available for the Cardinals on short notice.
Aug 15 2020Woodford allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three across three innings in the second game of the team's doubleheader against the White Sox on Saturday. He did not factor into decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford made his major-league debut and appeared poised on the mound, allowing only a solo home run to Luis Robert. He was yanked after throwing 34 pitches, though it's unclear how far Woodford has been stretched out. With plenty of doubleheaders on the docket for the Cardinals, Woodford could be in line to open in bullpen games for the team going forward.
Jul 28 2020Woodford was recalled by the Cardinals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford didn't make the Cardinals' initial 30-man roster, but he'll join the team after Miles Mikolas (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. While manager Mike Shildt hasn't named a replacement for Mikolas' vacated spot in the rotation, Woodford could be a candidate due to his experience as a starter in the minors. The right-hander made 26 starts with Triple-A Memphis last year, posting a 4.15 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 151.2 innings.
Mar 19 2020The Cardinals optioned Woodford to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Woodford was a long-shot candidate for the final spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day rotation, so it comes as little surprise that he was sent packing in the early round of cuts. The right-hander will prepare for a repeat season at Memphis after posting a 4.15 ERA and 131:75 K:BB in 151.2 innings with the affiliate in 2091.
May 25 2019Woodford is a candidate to start Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.