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MIN • Pitcher • #24
4 months ago
Woods Richardson had never fanned more than eight in a game until striking out 11 Yankees two weeks ago. Now he’s done it again with another six-inning masterpiece. The outings are just the second and third times this year he’s gotten a chance to complete six innings. He ends the year 7-5 with a 4.04 ERA that’s a big improvement over the 4.58 mark prior to the Yankees game. That should make a difference going into what could be a stiff rotation competition next spring.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
4 months ago
Both runs came in the first, which featured a Steven Kwan leadoff homer. Woods Richardson left down 2-1 before the Twins came back to win 6-2. He’ll take a 4.27 ERA into his final start against the Phillies.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
4 months ago
Woods Richardson put together the most dominant start of his career, generating 16 swinging strikes and finishing with a near-elite 37 percent CSW. The 24-year-old righty limited New York’s formidable lineup to just a pair of hits and three walks over six sublime frames. He and three Twins relievers — Kody Funderburk, Travis Adams and Pierson Ohl combined on a two-hit shutout in this one. He’ll face the Guardians on Sunday to cap off a two-start week.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
4 months ago
Woods Richardson has six wins this year from the 10 of his 20 starts in which he’s managed to complete the requisite five innings. He’s recorded a total of six outs beyond the fifth inning. It doesn’t seem workable for the long haul, and barring a real step forward, he ought to be expendable at some point in 2026. However, he’ll finish this season in the rotation and face the Yankees next Monday.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
5 months ago
The 24-year-old right-hander piled up seven strikeouts on the evening while issuing three free passes. He served up a solo homer to Andrew Benintendi in the second inning, then the White Sox added another pair of runs on a two-run double by Bryan Ramos in the fifth. Woods Richardson got eight swings and misses 85 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 26 percent. He’ll carry a 4.53 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 78/40 K/BB ratio (89 1/3 innings) into Sunday’s showdown against the Royals in Kansas City.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
5 months ago
Woods-Richardson gave up three no-doubt shots – two to Davis Schneider and one to Andrés Giménez – in this poor return to the Twins’ rotation. His command was poor, especially on his splitter which hung up in the zone far too often and was responsible for that home run to Giménez. He’s now allowed six long balls in his last six starts and hasn’t completed five innings since July 8th. He isn’t a viable option in any league.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
5 months ago
Woods Richardson will make his return to the rotation against the Blue Jays tonight. He allowed three earned runs over 5 1/3 innings in his two rehab starts, and he doesn’t seem like a very good bet for fantasy purposes right now.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
The Twins said Woods Richardson would start Wednesday after scratching from his Sunday start, but he obviously wasn’t recovering as hoped. Darren McCaughan was called up in his place and could start Wednesday. Pierson Ohl will also likely be an option then. The Twins also just added Taj Bradley and Mick Abel, but they probably won’t be called up before the middle of the month.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
Woods Richardson was scratched earlier this weekend from Sunday’s scheduled start against the Guardians due to a stomach bug. The hope is that he’ll be feeling well enough in a couple days to start Wednesday’s series finale against Detroit.
Source: Dan Hayes
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
No word yet on the reason for the decision. Woods Richardson surrendered three runs over 4 2/3 innings on Monday in a no-decision against the Red Sox. It’ll be José Ureña drawing the starting assignment in his place.
Source: Bobby Nightengale
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
Despite allowing four hits in the first four innings, Woods-Richardson kept the Red Sox off the scoreboard until Alex Bregman hit a three-run shot off of him to take the lead in the fifth inning. Woods-Richardson struck out five and walked two on the day while posting a 21 percent whiff rate and 25 percent CSW. He will remain a streamer in most league types, but could be trusted this weekend against a reeling Guardians team.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
Woods-Richardson worked around some trouble in the second and third innings before the Dodgers got to him in the fourth. Andy Pages took him deep for a three-run blast before he could record an out, ending his day at 58 pitches with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old right-hander will carry a 4.14 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a 64/33 K/BB ratio into a matchup against the Red Sox in Minnesota on Monday.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
Woods Richardson gave up six hits, walked one and struck out three. The 24-year-old right-hander has allowed only two runs over his last four starts spanning 19 2/3 innings. Woods Richardson doesn’t offer much fantasy value outside of AL-Only leagues because he doesn’t work deep into games or strike out many batters, but he has a 1.47 ERA over his last six starts. He’ll take a 3.95 ERA and 62/28 K/BB ratio in 73 innings into the All-Star break.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
6 months ago
Woods Richardson needed just 61 pitches to get his 15 outs, but the Twins still didn’t want him facing the Cubs lineup a third time through. He wound up allowing two hits, walking three and striking out four. He’s won three straight starts, allowing just one run over 15 innings in the process. He still doesn’t seem like a mixed-league guy, but he would make for a good play against the Pirates on Sunday.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
Woods-Richardson struggles to strike hitters out or miss bats in general, but he’s able to sometimes find success sometimes by locating his fastball well on the glove side and letting his slider and curveball play off it. It helps when Woods-Richardson is able to keep that fastball up around 94-95 mph – as he did here – rather than the 92-93 mph range he’s sat in for most of the year. It’s a tenuous profile and one that shouldn’t drum up much interest on the waiver wire. He’s lined up for a two-start week against the Cubs and Pirates before the All-Star break.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
Woods Richardson struck out six and allowed just two hits with one walk in one of his best starts of the season. He did allow two doubles, but the runners never advanced past second and he was able to procure nine swings and misses on 82 pitches. Woods Richardson still owns an ugly 4.63 ERA, but he’ll have a friendly matchup on paper when he faces the Marlins on Tuesday.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
Two hits, an error, and a sacrifice fly brought two runs in to score in a long first inning for the Brewers. Milwaukee brought home two more runs in the second on three hits and a sac fly before Woods Richardson settled in for four more scoreless frames, ending his day after six with three strikeouts. The 24-year-old right-hander will take a 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and a 46/21 K/BB ratio across 53 1/3 innings into a start against the Mariners in Minnesota on Thursday.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
A nice rebound for Woods Richardson, who gave up six earned runs to the Rangers in his return to the majors Tuesday. He allowed just one hit, walked one and struck out four while lowering his ERA to 5.13 today. The Twins will have him face the Brewers at home next weekend.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
The 24-year-old right-hander also issued three walks during the forgettable outing while punching out four. He kept the Rangers off the board completely through the first three innings, but they got to him for three runs in the fourth and piled on another four while chasing him in the fifth inning, all without the benefit of a home run. Woods Richardson got seven whiffs on 98 pitches on the night, posting a miserable CSW of just 21 percent. If he gets another start in the Twins’ rotation it would come on Sunday against the Astros in Houston, but Woods Richardson should be nowhere near fantasy rosters at the moment.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
7 months ago
This move was expected after both Pablo Lopez (lat) and Zebby Matthews (shoulder) landed on the IL. Woods Richardson should remain in the Twins rotation for at least a month, if not longer, depending on Matthews’ recovery from a shoulder injury. Before a couple of rough starts preceding his demotion, Woods Richardson was having a fine season, and his advanced metrics suggest that he’s been pitching better than his ERA would indicate. He could emerge as a streaming option in favorable matchups for deeper fantasy formats.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
This makes back-to-back starts where Woods Richardson has left one out away from qualifying for a victory. He allowed five hits with one walk, and he was only able to generate one strikeout with 33-of-61 pitches landing for strikes. Woods Richardson isn’t pitching terribly, but it’s hard to recommend a hurler who is leaving this early on a consistent basis. He gets a rematch with the Twins next week in Baltimore.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
Woods Richardson was replaced after the last two of those walks came with two outs in the fifth, and Cole Sands came in and retired José Ramírez to end the inning. Woods Richardson’s six starts have seen him complete 4, 4 1/3, 4 2/3, 5, 5 1/3 and 5 2/3 innings on his way to a 4.03 ERA. The Twins seem content with what they’re getting from him, and it helps some that he’s situated in between Pablo López and Joe Ryan in the rotation, as those two tend to work deeper into ballgames. Woods Richardson will face the Orioles next.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
Zach Neto’s third-inning homer was the lone damage. Woods Richardson was used behind an opener last time out, but this was a normal start and maybe his best effort to date this year. He’s 2-2 with a 4.07 ERA against a fairly weak schedule. He’ll likely face Cleveland next.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
Woods Richardson worked behind Justin Topa as the bulk pitcher, with Topa giving up a run in his lone inning of work. Woods Richardson pitched well over his first couple of innings, but faltered late while giving up two runs in the sixth to turn an excellent outing into a so-so one. The 24-year-old struck out four while throwing 98 pitches — 66 of those for strikes. He’s scheduled to pitch again Friday against the Angels, but it’s possible he will work behind an opener again.
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
Woods Richardson was scratched from the start Saturday, but he’ll still have a chance to work multiple innings and be the pitcher of record. The Atlanta lineup has scuffled, so those who are hunting wins could do worse than keeping Woods Richardson in their lineup.
Source: Phil Miller
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
No word yet on the reason for the change. It’ll be Justin Topa taking the ball for a bullpen game instead. It’s unclear whether Woods Richardson is dealing with an injury-related issue (or illness). It’s possible he’s fine physically and will make a bulk relief appearance. The 24-year-old righty has compiled a respectable 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 16/5 K/BB ratio across 14 2/3 innings (three starts) to open the season. There should be an update on his status shortly.
Source: Minnesota Twins
MIN • Pitcher • #24
9 months ago
The 24-year-old hurler punched out five opposing batters on the day and didn’t walk anyone. The only blemish on his afternoon came on a leadoff solo home run off the bat of Spencer Torkelson in the fourth inning. Woods Richardson got eight whiffs on 78 pitches on the day — six of them on his fastball which averaged 93.8 mph — while posting a CSW of 24 percent. He’ll look to build off of this strong start as he brings a 4.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 16/5 K/BB ratio (14 2/3 innings) into next weekend’s start against the Braves in Atlanta.