Blue Jays trade for former prospect Simeon Woods-Richardson — who’s been one of MLB’s worst pitchers
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson, who previously played for them before being acquired by the Minnesota Twins. Woods-Richardson has struggled this season, holding the worst ERA in the American League among pitchers with significant innings. Despite his challenges, the Blue Jays are looking to bolster their pitching depth due to injuries in their rotation.
- ▪Simeon Woods-Richardson was traded back to the Blue Jays after being designated for assignment by the Twins.
- ▪He has the highest ERA in the American League among starters with at least 40 innings pitched this season.
- ▪The Blue Jays are in need of pitching depth due to multiple injuries in their rotation.
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MLB Blue Jays trade for former prospect Simeon Woods-Richardson — who’s been one of MLB’s worst pitchers By Matt Ehalt Published June 4, 2026, 8:09 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Simeon Woods-Richardson won’t need any adjustment period. The Twins traded the struggling pitcher back to the Blue Jays on Wednesday nearly five years after Minnesota acquired him from Toronto in exchange for Jose Berrios. The circumstances are much different this time around, though, with Woods-Richardson owning the AL’s worst ERA and yielding the most runs in the Junior Circuit among pitchers with at least 40 innings pitched. 3 It’s been that kind of year for Simeon Woods-Richardson.
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