Twins Promote Veteran Pitcher as Woods Richardson Hits Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have called up experienced pitcher Darren McCaughan to bolster their pitching staff, while Simeon Woods Richardson has been placed on the injured list due to illness. Woods Richardson was scheduled to start on Sunday but was sidelined owing to a stomach ailment. McCaughan, who has limited MLB starting experience with six starts and a total of 61.1 innings pitched since 2021, has also made 10 starts with Triple-A St. Paul this season, posting a 5.35 ERA and striking out 66 batters. Although he has only appeared in 5.1 innings of relief in the majors this year, McCaughan could serve as a potential replacement in the Twins' rotation for Woods Richardson. Recent reports indicate the Twins are also exploring options to strengthen their bullpen, including reaching out to Ryan Pressly amidst ongoing roster adjustments.