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Tampa Bay Rays designate Jake Woodford for assignment after brief stint

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays designate Jake Woodford for assignment after brief stint

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment after recent roster moves. Woodford, who pitched parts of this season for the Milwaukee Brewers, has struggled with a 7.81 ERA over 27.2 innings pitched in 2026. He was primarily used as a reliever for the Brewers, featuring prominently in mop-up roles. The Brewers are currently in their final series of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals, having secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage for the playoffs. Woodford's future is uncertain as he enters waiver status following the move.

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By the Numbers

•Jake Woodford designated for assignment by the Rays on September 26, 2026.
•Woodford had a 7.81 ERA across his 27.2 innings pitched this season.
•Majority of his innings this season came with the Brewers, totaling 23.1 innings.
•Brewers secured playoff berth and are facing the Cardinals this weekend.
•Woodford's future hinges on whether another team claims him off waivers.

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On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays made a handful of roster moves. One of them included a pitcher who has logged a handful of innings for the Milwaukee Brewers this season. Speaking to the Milwaukee Brewers right now, their final series of the year is against the St. Louis Cardinals, and they will have […] The post Recent Milwaukee Brewers Player Suddenly Cut by New Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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