Diamondbacks sign right-hander Jake Woodford to bolster injury-riddled bullpen
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Jake Woodford on Wednesday as they try to replenish their injury-plagued bullpen.
The 28-year-old Woodford has played five seasons in the big leagues, most recently with the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024. He was 0-6 with a 7.97 ERA last season over 35 innings.
He’s spent all of this season playing in Triple-A, splitting time with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs organizations, and has a 3-3 record with a 4.55 ERA.
The 2015 first-round pick played his first four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The D-backs — who have a 43-42 record this season — have been hit hard by injuries in their bullpen. Right-handers Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk are both out for the season with elbow injuries.
To make room for Woodford on the big league roster, right-hander Juan Morillo was sent to Triple-A Reno. Left-hander Kyle Nelson was designated for assignment.
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