Twins designate Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, recall John Klein
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and recalled rookie John Klein. This decision comes after Woods Richardson, 25, struggled significantly this season, failing to secure a win in 12 appearances, including 10 starts. He previously had a better performance in 2024 and 2025 with a combined record of 12-9 and a 4.11 ERA. With this move, the Twins continue to adjust their roster while currently placed last in their division.
- •Woods Richardson designated for assignment after 12 winless games.
- •He recorded a 4.11 ERA in the prior two seasons.
- •John Klein has been recalled to take Woods Richardson's roster spot.
- •The Twins are currently last in their division.
- 6:38 PMESPN MLB — Twins designate Woods Richardson for assignment
- 5:33 PMMinneapolis Star Tribune — Twins cut struggling pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson, call up John Klein - Star Tribune
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Twins designate struggling pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, recall John Klein
"The Minnesota Twins designated struggling starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment on Saturday. The 25-year-old Woods Richardson is winless in 12 games (10 starts) this season for the last-place Twins. Woods Richardson went 12-9 with a 4.11 ERA in 2024 and 2025 before bottoming out this season.
"Twins designated struggling starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and recalled rookie John Klein on Saturday.
"Woods Richardson was designated for assignment Saturday after he posted a 0-7 record and 7.74 ERA in 47⅔ innings this season.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBMay 30, 2026, 6:38 PMTwins designate Woods Richardson for assignment
Twins designated struggling starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and recalled rookie John Klein on Saturday.
- Minneapolis Star TribuneMay 30, 2026, 5:33 PMTwins cut struggling pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson, call up John Klein - Star Tribune
Woods Richardson was designated for assignment Saturday after he posted a 0-7 record and 7.74 ERA in 47⅔ innings this season.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 5:25 PMTwins designate struggling pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, recall John Klein
The Minnesota Twins designated struggling starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment on Saturday. The 25-year-old Woods Richardson is winless in 12 games (10 starts) this season for the last-place Twins. Woods Richardson went 12-9 with a 4.11 ERA in 2024 and 2025 before bottoming out this season.
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