Jake Woodford

The Pirates have designated Jake Woodford for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Woodford struggled with the Pirates this season, posting a 7.97 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP over nine games. Isaac Mattson was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Jake Woodford allowed four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing did little to inspire confidence in fantasy managers, especially given his already bloated 7.97 ERA and 1.63 WHIP for the season. While he managed to avoid issuing any walks, the volume of hits allowed and the four earned runs only further damaged his already precarious standing in fantasy formats. His strikeout rate remains unimpressive, and with no saves, holds, or blown saves to his name, Woodford's value is minimal at best. Owners should consider other more reliable options available on the waiver wire.

The Pirates designated Jake Woodford for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Woodford was roughed up by the Reds on Saturday. He'll head to the waiver wire.

Jake Woodford had a night to forget, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over 3 1/3 innings in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

This performance inflates his already elevated ERA to 8.01 and WHIP to 1.62 for the season, further eroding any fantasy viability he might have had. Given his struggles with command and the inability to limit hard contact (evidenced by a .327 BABIP), Woodford remains a risky play in all fantasy formats. His low strikeout rate (6.2 K/9) does little to offset the damage done by high earned runs and walks, making him a non-factor in leagues where reliable pitching is key to success.

Jake Woodford allowed seven runs (five earned) on nine hits across four innings on Sunday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

Woodford added four strikeouts and one walk. He allowed a two-run home run to Cal Raleigh in the first inning before Seattle continued to jump on him over the next few frames. He remains off the fantasy radar.