PT TODAY: Wainwright injury opens the door for Woodford
Mar 25 2023
NATIONAL LEAGUE | Jump to AL
NEWS: Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is expected to miss several weeks with a groin injury.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Allegedly suffering from a Team USA workout injury, the Opening Day starter’s absence opens a spot in the rotation, reported to be claimed by Jake Woodford (RHP, STL). Considering Wainwright’s age, we’ll dock him 2.5% for now – monitoring his progress and adjusting accordingly over the next month. Woodford (+1.5%) will get the bulk of that available PT, with the remaining innings to be portioned out as final roster selections are determined over the next week. Woodford lacks strikeout prowess – but showed ratio improvement over the second half last season, which could give...
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