Twins DFA Woods Richardson, call up Klein from Triple-A
Minnesota clears a roster spot by designating starter Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment and promoting John Klein from the minors.
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment, removing him from the 40-man roster. To fill the vacancy, the club recalled right-hander John Klein from Triple-A. Woods Richardson had been part of the Twins rotation but will now pass through waivers or be traded or released. Klein gets a fresh opportunity at the MLB level with the move.
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