Twins DFA Young Pitcher Amid Struggles

The Minnesota Twins stunned fans by designating promising 25-year-old starter Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment just before their game against the Pirates—his ERA ballooned to 7.74 this season after a brutal outing against the White Sox. In his place, they called up John Klein, while Kendry Rojas was placed on the injured list. Despite his recent struggles, Woods Richardson’s potential and youth make this move puzzling, especially as the Twins battle a three-game losing streak and look to bounce back against the Pirates again Saturday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8fc2c51310f5d89