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Twins Demote Simeon Woods Richardson, Assess Rotation Options

Following inconsistent performances, the Twins send Woods Richardson to Triple-A and consider David Festa and Zebby Matthews for a vacant rotation spot.

May 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Minnesota Twins have optioned starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson to Class AAA St. Paul after eight starts this season.
  • Woods Richardson struggled with a 5.02 ERA and failed to pitch five innings in his last three outings, including a rough appearance in Wednesday’s doubleheader.
  • Left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk remains on the major league roster, bolstering bullpen depth as the corresponding move.
  • Due to a rainout and subsequent doubleheader, the Twins must fill an open rotation spot by Sunday, with David Festa and Zebby Matthews emerging as top candidates.
  • Festa and Matthews have both shown promise in the minors, with Festa posting a 1.38 ERA in three earlier MLB starts this season and Matthews recording a 1.93 ERA across seven minor league starts.