Twins place RHP Simeon Woods Richardson on IL

Field Level Media|published: Mon 4th August, 14:32 2025

MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins

Jul 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the injured list Monday because of an illness and recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A St. Paul.

Woods Richardson, 24, is 5-4 with a 4.24 ERA in 17 appearances (16 starts) with the Twins this season. In four seasons with Minnesota, he is 10-10 with a 4.30 ERA in 47 career appearances (45 starts).

McCaughan, 29, had a 1.69 ERA in three appearances with the Twins earlier this season. In 20 major league appearances over four seasons with four different teams, McCaughan has a 6.02 ERA.

--Field Level Media