Minnesota has removed right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from their roster following his winless start to the current season, with the team designating him for assignment on Saturday.
The 25-year-old hurler holds the dubious distinction of topping all major league players in losses while also pacing the American League with 41 earned runs surrendered.
Woods Richardson’s earned run average ballooned to 7.74 during Thursday’s 6-2 defeat on the road against the Chicago White Sox, where he gave up five runs on five hits across 2 2/3 innings of work. Over 47 2/3 innings pitched, he has recorded 26 strikeouts while issuing 25 walks and allowing nine home runs. Opposing hitters have compiled a .330 batting average and .952 OPS against him through 12 appearances, including 10 as a starter.
Since joining the Twins for his big league debut in 2022, Woods Richardson has compiled a 12-17 record with a 4.76 earned run average across 65 career games, with 61 of those coming as starts.
To fill the roster spot, Minnesota brought up right-handed pitcher John Klein from their Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul. The 24-year-old Klein made his major league debut on May 2 and currently holds an 0-1 record with a 7.71 ERA through two relief outings for the Twins.
