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Twins Select Darren McCaughan as Woods Richardson Heads to 15-Day IL

The right-hander’s recall adds depth to a rotation stretched by injuries following a midseason bullpen fire sale.

Jul 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Twins placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 1 after he developed a stomach issue.
  • Darren McCaughan was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to add length to a depleted staff, having logged 5⅓ MLB innings this season and 72⅓ Triple-A frames with a 5.35 ERA.
  • No additional roster moves were required to accommodate the recall since Minnesota’s 40-man roster sat at 37 players following last week’s bullpen trades.
  • The promotion continues a season-long pattern of relying on veteran minor-leaguers to plug gaps created by shoulder strains, illnesses and deadline departures.
  • Manager Rocco Baldelli has signaled that McCaughan could work multiple innings behind opener Travis Adams as the rotation and bullpen roles remain fluid.