6 articles
ARI •
about 2 months ago
Woodford figures to elect free agency and get a head start on the offseason after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old righty posted an underwhelming 6.44 ERA across 36 1/3 innings over 22 appearances for the Diamondbacks before being designated for assignment over the weekend.
ARI •
about 2 months ago
Woodford has been removed from Arizona’s relief mix after posting a lackluster 6.44 ERA across 36 1/3 innings over 22 appearances. The 28-year-old journeyman figures to pass through waivers unclaimed and head back to free agency.
ARI •
3 months ago
With Kyle Backhaus warming up behind him, Woodford retired three out of four batters for his third save in the last two weeks. He’s clearly the top right-hander in the Arizona pen right now, but Ryan Thompson has a good chance of overtaking him in the near future.
ARI •
3 months ago
Woodford got a ‘traditional save’ Friday after picking up a four-inning save Saturday. Such versatility. The 28-year-old seems unlikely to get a ton more chances to pitch in the ninth inning going forward.
ARI •
5 months ago
Woodford joins the D-backs after opting out of his contract with the Cubs on Tuesday. The 28-year-old will give Arizona some depth in their bullpen. Juan Morillo will be sent down to make room for the right-hander according to Nick Piecoro.
CHC •
6 months ago
The 28-year-old right-hander was released by the Yankees earlier in the week and it didn’t take him long to find another opportunity elsewhere. Woodford holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and a 39/17 K/BB ratio over 39 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season.