Mariners Sign Simeon Woods Richardson to Minor League Contract

The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor league contract, as announced by their Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers.

Woods Richardson, who was recently waived by the Toronto Blue Jays, is now with his third organization this season after starting the year in the Minnesota Twins' rotation. The 25-year-old has faced challenges this year, struggling with an ERA close to 8.00 before being moved to the bullpen and subsequently traded to Toronto.

While with the Blue Jays, he maintained a 3.93 ERA in 18 1/3 innings but struggled with control, recording 12 walks against 14 strikeouts. The Mariners currently have a full rotation but are dealing with an injury to Emerson Hancock, leaving them with limited options for starting pitchers.