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The Rays are signing right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He elected free agency after being waived by the Cubs last week.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

The Cubs announced that trade acquisitions Tyrone Taylor and Ryan Zeferjahn have been activated onto the roster. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara and designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment.

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Cubs Select Jake Woodford, Designate Andrew Wantz For Assignment

The Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Right-hander Andrew Wantz has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Cubs Outright Jake Woodford

The Cubs have run right-hander Jake Woodford unclaimed through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has the right to elect free agency and explore other opportunities.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 11

Chicago Cubs DFA Jake Woodford as key reliever returns from injury

The Chicago Cubs fell to the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Friday night. While starting pitcher Shota Imanaga pitched six strong innings of one-run ball, the offense did not give him any support whatsoever.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

Right-hander Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, the team announced. Reliever Phil Maton is back from the injured list to take Woodford’s spot in the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5

Chicago Cubs choice of Jake Woodford over Bryse Wilson reeks of desperation

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 4

2026 Transactions: Reds DFA Benson, Cubs Sign Woodford

There was some notable roster movement on the Fourth of July. The Cubs added another pitcher, as ex-Brewer Jake Woodford will now pitch for the team just down the I-41 in Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Cubs Sign Jake Woodford

The Cubs have signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a big league contract, MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams reports. The news comes just two days after Woodford

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Jake Woodford Exercises Opt-Out In Brewers Deal

Right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. Milwaukee has three days to decide whether to bring him back up to the majors or grant him his release.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 9

Brewers Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

The Brewers are re-signing righty Jake Woodford on a minor league contract, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. He’ll head to Triple-A Nashville after going unclaimed on waivers and electing free agency yesterday.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Jake Woodford Elects Free Agency

The Brewers designated Jake Woodford for assignment on Friday. As of today, he has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Brewers Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

The Brewers announced that they have recalled left-hander Brian Fitzpatrick and right-hander Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville. In corresponding moves, lefty DL Hall has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain and righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24

Brewers acquire RHP Jake Woodford from Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a minor league pitcher and cash on Tuesday. Right-hander K.C.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22

Former D-backs Pitcher's New Rays Deal Answers Reunion Question

The Arizona Diamondbacks won't be reuniting with veteran pitcher Jake Woodford anytime in the immediate future. On Friday, according to MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams, Woodford signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, joining a new club on a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 16

Controversial D-backs Pitcher's Season Had Surprise Value

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 25

DFA'd Veteran Pitcher Remains With Diamondbacks

According to the Arizona Diamondbacks' transaction logs, right-handed long reliever Jake Woodford was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Tuesday.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 5, 2025

Cubs Sign Experienced Right-Hander Jake Woodford to Bolster Staff Depth

The Chicago Cubs are signing an experienced veteran pitcher who could play a factor on the staff this season. According to a report from Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the Cubs have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Jake Woodford.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2025

Report: Yankees sign RHP Jake Woodford to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed pitcher Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, MLB Trade Rumors reported Monday. Woodford is a five-year veteran; he has played in 89 career games (25 starts) with a 10-13 record, a 4.88 ERA, a 1.411 WHIP and 145 total strikeouts.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 13, 2025

Colorado Rockies Sign Former Cardinals Pitcher Jake Woodford to Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reported Sunday. The deal between Colorado and Woodford includes a non-roster invite to the Rockies' major league Spring Training camp next month, per Harding.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19, 2024

Pirates DFA Jake Woodford, Select Former Pitt Reliever

One day after having his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 13, 2024

Make it Eight: Pirates Losing Streak Continues Despite Woodford’s Gem

Jake Woodford worked into the seventh inning for the first time in his career but the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 2-1 to the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Monday night for their eighth-straight loss. In his second start with the Pirates (56-62), Woodford (0-4) scattered two hits across the first six innings of the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2024

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MLB News / Sox On 35th / January 10, 2024

Report: White Sox sign pitcher Jake Woodford to MiLB deal

Depth remains the priority for the White Sox this offseason. They signed another one of those pieces today. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the White Sox have signed veteran right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor-league deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023

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