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Milwaukee Brewers Trade for Pitcher Jake Woodford from Tampa Bay

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers have completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, obtaining right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford in exchange for minor league player K.C. Hunt and cash. Woodford, 29, brings major league experience after playing for several teams including the Cardinals, White Sox, and Pirates.

Milwaukee has completed a player transaction with Tampa Bay, bringing in right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford through a trade that sent minor league hurler K.C. Hunt and cash considerations to the Rays on Tuesday.

Hunt, age 25, moves to Tampa Bay’s organization following three years developing within Milwaukee’s minor league system.

The 29-year-old Woodford joined Tampa Bay as a non-roster player for spring training activities. During four spring appearances, including two as a starter, he posted solid numbers by surrendering just one earned run across 7 1/3 innings while recording five strikeouts against two walks on four hits allowed.

Last season with Arizona, Woodford struggled in relief work, posting an 0-4 record alongside a 6.44 earned run average while notching three saves across 22 bullpen outings.

Throughout his major league career spanning 111 games with 25 starts, Woodford holds a 10-17 record and 5.10 ERA after stints with St. Louis from 2020-2023, followed by time with both Chicago’s White Sox and Pittsburgh in 2024, before joining the Diamondbacks.

The departing Hunt compiled a 7-9 record with a 4.45 ERA during his most recent campaign at Double-A Biloxi, working 121 1/3 innings across 26 starts while issuing 43 free passes and recording 122 strikeouts.

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