Brewers Trade for Woodford, Boosting Pitching Staff

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Milwaukee Brewer's News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Milwaukee Brewer's made a last minute move to shore up their pitching staff, trading with the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed Jake Woodford just. Two days before their season opener against the Chicago White Sox, Woodford impressed in spring training with seven and a third strong innings out of the bullpen, and since he's out of options, he's guaranteed a spot on the Major League roster by Friday. His president of baseball operations, Matt Arnold, highlighted Woodford's experience across multiple roles, noting the team's prior familiarity with, him and his potential to fill key spots in the bullpen, or even star games. Last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Woodford struggled in 36 in the third innings across 22 appearances, posting a 6-point, 4-4 earned, run average. The Rays moved quickly because of Woodford's claws, allowing him to leave for another team if he missed their opening roster. So now he brings fresh, flexibility to Milwaukee as they dive into the new campaign.