Blue Jays acquire Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have reacquired Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins. Woods Richardson, who previously played for the Jays in a trade with the Mets in 2019, has struggled this season, posting a 7.74 ERA in 12 games. The move is seen as a potential solution for the Jays' rotation issues as they manage injuries to other starters. Toronto included cash in the deal. Woods Richardson may transition to the bullpen once the injured pitchers return.
- •Woods Richardson previously traded to the Twins for José Berríos.
- •He has a 12-9 record and 4.11 ERA over the last two seasons.
- •Toronto sends cash to Minnesota as part of the trade.
- •Woods Richardson has struggled with a 7.74 ERA this year.
- •Jays aim to reduce reliance on bullpen days with this acquisition.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jays Trade For Simeon Woods Richardson
"It is a the second coming of Simeon Woods Richardson. You will likely remember that the Jays picked him (along with Anthony Kay) up from the Mets for Marcus Stroman back in 2019. I remember it mostly because I was in Toronto at the time and was at a game with Matt W and we […]
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