Jake Woodford

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151+23 innings. Woodford was added to St. Louis' 40–man roster following the 2019 season. [16]

On July 28, 2020, Woodford was promoted to the major leagues. On August 15, he made his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox, pitching three innings, giving up one earned run and striking out three. [17] For the 2020 season, Woodford went 1-0 with a 5.57 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 21 innings. [18]

In 2021, Woodford worked mainly as a reliever but also started 8 games in the second half. He went 3-4 with a 3.99 ERA and 50 strikeouts over 67+23 innings.

Woodford spent 2022 being recalled and optioned multiple times from the Memphis Redbirds, appearing in 11 games with the Redbirds (10 starts) and 27 games (1 start) with the Cardinals, where he went 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA across 48+13 innings.

He was reassigned to the minor leagues on October 9, 2022, and activated by the Cardinals again on January 17, 2023. [19] On November 17, 2023 Woodford was non-tendered by the Cardinals. [20]

Chicago White Sox

On January 10, 2024, Woodford signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [21] In 10 starts for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he recorded a 5.26 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 49+23 innings pitched. On May 28, Woodford was selected to the active roster following an injury to Mike Clevinger. [22] In two starts for Chicago, he surrendered 10 runs on 15 hits with seven strikeouts across 8+13 innings. On June 7, Woodford was designated for assignment. [23] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on June 9. [24]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 10, 2024, Woodford signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [25] In 7 starts for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he recorded a 2.29 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 35+13 innings pitched. On July 30, the Pirates selected Woodford's contract, adding him to their active roster. [26] In 6 games (4 starts) for Pittsburgh, he struggled to an 0–4 record and 6.95 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 22 innings of work. On August 26, Woodford was designated for assignment. [27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Indianapolis on August 28. [28] However, Woodford rejected the assignment and elected free agency the following day. [29] On September 2, he re–signed with the team on a minor league contract. Woodford was selected to the major league roster on September 18. [30] In a spot start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he pitched 4+23 innings and allowed 4 runs on 8 hits with 5 strikeouts. Woodford was designated for assignment by the Pirates the following day. [31]

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Jake Woodford
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Woodford with the Memphis Redbirds in 2023
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-28) October 28, 1996 (age 27)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 15, 2020, for the St. Louis Cardinals