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May 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
It is a the second coming of Simeon Woods Richardson. You will likely remember that the Jays picked him (along with Anthony Kay) up from the Mets for Marcus Stroman back in 2019. I remember it mostly because I was in Toronto at the time and was at a game with Matt W and we discussed the trade (my memory says were were fairly pleased with the return).
Then we trade SWR to the Twins (with Austin Martin) for José Berríos. Woods Richardson never did pitch for us.
After getting in a game in each of 2022 and 2023, for the Twins, he made 50 starts (and one relief appearance) over 2024 and 2025 with a 12-9 record and a 4.11 record. This year hasn’t go so well, he pitched in 12 games with a 7.74 ERA in 47.2 innings. Batters hit .330/.409/.543 against him. And so the Twin DFAed him.
The Jays are sending cash back.
I’m thinking Richardson has been picked up to start instead of us doing two bullpen days every five games. SWR might not be great, but he can go more than 3 innings (I hope) and might allow us to save some bullpen arms.
I’m thinking that, when some of our injured starters are ready to come back, Woods Richardson will either move into our bullpen or get DFAed again, depending on how he does.
Welcome back, Simeon. Just a tip, if you want a win, don’t give up more than a run.
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