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1⁄3 of an inning against the Texas Rangers in a 9–5 loss. He was optioned back to Montgomery the next day and promoted to the Durham Bulls in June, where he spent the remainder of the season. In 31 games (18 starts) between Montgomery and Durham he posted a 7–5 record and 4.60 ERA. [5] Wood began 2018 with Durham, but was recalled to Tampa Bay on April 17, where he was often utilized as an opener. [6] For the season, Wood made 29 appearances, 8 starts for the Rays, finishing with a record of 1–1 in 41 innings. Wood came to Spring Training with the Rays in 2019, but was optioned to Minor League camp in late March. [7] Wood started the 2019 season with Durham, but was recalled by the Rays on April 8. [8]

Cleveland Indians

Wood was traded, along with Christian Arroyo, to the Cleveland Indians on July 28, 2019, in exchange for minor league outfielder Ruben Cardenas and international signing period slot money. [9]

Wood was designated for assignment by the Indians on July 23, 2020. [10] After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Indians' alternate training site on July 25. [11] Wood did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [12] He became a free agent on November 2. [13]

Texas Rangers

On January 19, 2021, Wood signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization and was invited to Spring Training. [14] On May 15, 2021, Wood was selected to the active roster. [15] In 5 appearances for Texas, Wood recorded a 3.60 ERA. On June 4, Wood was placed on the 60-day injured list with a mild UCL sprain. [16] Wood later underwent surgery with a recovery timetable of at least 8 months. However, he did not undergo Tommy John surgery, instead undergoing a procedure which installed an internal brace in his elbow. [17] On October 9, Wood elected free agency. [18]

Minnesota Twins

On May 27, 2022, Wood signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. He spent the year with the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, also playing in one game for the rookie–level Florida Complex League Twins. In eight games for St. Paul, Wood recorded a 2.08 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [19]

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  1. ↑ Nielsen, Paul (January 19, 2015). "Wood Inks National Letter". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ Woodson, Brian (July 8, 2013). "Wood is learning the ropes". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ David, Marc (November 12, 2015). "Baseball: Wood hopes AFL is springboard to major leagues". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ Russell, Daniel (May 30, 2017). "Rays promote RHP Hunter Wood from Double-A, RHP Chih-Wei Hu from Triple-A". DRaysBay. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Hunter Wood Stats". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ Staff (July 11, 2018). "Rays' Hunter Wood: Serving as opener Wednesday". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  7. ↑ Toribio, Juan (March 25, 2019). "Wood optioned, last bullpen spot a 2-man race". mlb.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  8. ↑ Toribio, Juan (April 8, 2019). "Rays refresh bullpen by recalling Wood". mlb.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Indians and Tampa Bay Rays complete trade". Indians.com. July 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ Adams, Steve (July 23, 2020). "Indians Designate Hunter Wood For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  11. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (July 25, 2020). "Indians Place Tyler Naquin On IL, Recall Zach Plesac, Outright Hunter Wood". MLB Trade Rumors.
  12. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Rangers Sign Hunter Wood to Minor League Deal".
  15. ↑ "Rangers Select Hunter Wood, Designate Jack Kruger".
  16. ↑ "Rangers Claim Tyson Miller from Cubs".
  17. ↑ "Rangers' Willie Calhoun, Hunter Wood Require Surgery".
  18. ↑ "Three Rangers Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  19. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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Hunter Wood
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Wood with the Cleveland Indians in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-12) August 12, 1993 (age 31)
Rogers, Arkansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2017, for the Tampa Bay Rays
Last MLB appearance
May 22, 2021, for the Texas Rangers