The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly designated a starting pitcher for assignment
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly designated right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.— Robert Murray Woodford signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox in January and started 10 games for the Charlotte Knights at Triple-A, with a 1-3 record, 5.26 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 49.2 innings pitched.
The Pirates signed Woodford to a minor league contract on June 10, putting him on the Indianapolis Indians at Triple-A. He pitched exceptionally well for the Indians, with a 1-2 record, 2.29 ERA, 37 strikeouts and 35.1 innings pitched in seven starts.t against the Houston Astros on the road on July 31. He had a good performance, pitching 5.0 innings, allowing just two hits, no earned runs, and striking out three batters.
Woodford got the Pirates out of a tough situation in the top of the eighth inning, striking out Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno with runners on second base and third base. He also allowed a home run to Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte in the top of the ninth inning, helping theHe came into the third inning, after the Pirates pulled left-handed starter Bailey Falter after two innings due to a rain delay.
He would then start against the Padres on the road on Aug. 12 and he pitched a fantastic game. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowed just three hits, one unearned run and no walks with two strikeouts.His final two starts for the Pirates saw him pitch poorly, allowing easy hits and a ton of runs in big losses. He allowed nine hits, seven runs, five earned runs and two home runs over 4.0 innings pitched in a 10-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at home on Aug. 18.
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