Overview of the move
– Woodford, 29, has seven years of MLB experience and debuted in 2020 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
– He appeared once for the Cubs, allowing three earned runs on five hits over two innings, with three strikeouts and no walks.
– The Cubs designated Woodford for assignment to clear a roster spot for right-hander Phil Maton, who was reinstated from the injured list.
Jake Woodford’s career at a glance
– 2020 season: 12 appearances, 5.57 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 5 walks, 21 innings (one start).
– 2021 season: 67 2/3 innings across 26 appearances (eight starts), 3.99 ERA, 50 strikeouts, 25 walks.
– 2022 season: 2.23 ERA over 48 1/3 innings in 27 appearances (one start), 24 strikeouts.
– 2023 season (with St. Louis): 6.23 ERA in 47 2/3 innings.
– 2023-24 offseason: elected free agency and signed with the Chicago White Sox, who designated him for assignment in early June after an 8 1/3-inning sample with an ERA of 10.80.
– Later in 2024: signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, posting a 7.09 ERA over 26 2/3 innings in seven appearances (five starts).
– 2025 season: spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, recording a 6.44 ERA in 36 1/3 innings.
– 2026 season: opened with the Milwaukee Brewers, posting a 6.94 ERA in 23 1/3 innings over 16 relief appearances; designated for assignment, re-signed, then released on July 4.
– Shortly thereafter: joined the Cubs, but was released after about a week with Chicago.
Additional notes
– The roster move comes as teams adjust rosters around the All-Star break, balancing immediate needs with options for player movement and future depth.
This article summarizes the key facts of Jake Woodford’s status and career trajectory, focusing on the most recent roster decision by the Cubs and Woodford’s MLB experience.
