Twins trade Simeon Woods Richardson back to Blue Jays for cash considerations
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Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have traded Simeon Woods Richardson back to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Woods Richardson, acquired by the Twins in 2021 as part of the José Berríos trade, struggled to find success in his tenure, posting a 4.76 ERA over five seasons with the team. This season, he began in the rotation but was designated for assignment after a series of poor performances, including a 7.71 ERA in nine starts. The Blue Jays are looking to revitalize his career after he struggled early in the year with the Twins.
- •Woods Richardson returns to Toronto after being acquired in 2021 trade.
- •He posted a 4.76 ERA in five seasons with the Twins.
- •Designated for assignment after poor performance this season.
- •Blue Jays aim to revive his career after recent struggles.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays acquire starting rotation depth from the Twins
- 2:37 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Blue Jays To Acquire Simeon Woods Richardson From Twins - MLB Trade Rumors
- 2:24 AMESPN MLB — Jays acquire Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays acquire right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Acquire New Rotation Option; Here's What They Gave Up
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Twins trade Simeon Woods Richardson back to Toronto
"The Twins acquired Simeon Woods Richardson at the 2021 trade deadline as part of the return for all-star pitcher José Berríos. Woods Richardson was just 20 at the time and was among the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects. Now 25, Woods Richardson is heading back to Toronto, acquired by the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a trade for cash considerations. The Twins had designated Woods Richardson for ...
"The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations on Wednesday night. Woods Richardson was designated for assignment by the Twins on Saturday. Woods Richardson, 25, is 12-17 with a 4.76 ERA for his career.
"The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations to help their starting rotation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 9:17 AMBlue Jays acquire starting rotation depth from the Twins
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations to help their starting rotation.
- MLB Trade RumorsJun 4, 2026, 2:37 AMBlue Jays To Acquire Simeon Woods Richardson From Twins - MLB Trade Rumors
The Blue Jays are bringing back former top prospect Simeon Woods Richardson five years after trading him to the Twins as a prospect.
- ESPN MLBJun 4, 2026, 2:24 AMJays acquire Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:05 AMBlue Jays acquire right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations on Wednesday night. Woods Richardson was designated for assignment by the Twins on Saturday. Woods Richardson, 25, is 12-17 with a 4.76 ERA for his career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:39 AMToronto Blue Jays Acquire New Rotation Option; Here's What They Gave Up
The Jays and Minnesota Twins swung a trade for Simeon Woods-Richardson on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:32 AMTwins trade Simeon Woods Richardson back to Toronto
The Twins acquired Simeon Woods Richardson at the 2021 trade deadline as part of the return for all-star pitcher José Berríos. Woods Richardson was just 20 at the time and was among the Toronto Blue Jays’ top prospects. Now 25, Woods Richardson is heading back to Toronto, acquired by the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a trade for cash considerations. The Twins had designated Woods Richardson for ...
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