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Jake Woodford
Chicago Cubs #40

Jake Woodford

P Bats: R Throws: R Age: 29 6' 4" 215 lbs
St. Petersburg, USA Debut: Aug 15, 2020

Jake Woodford is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. In 2026, Woodford has posted a 7.46 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 25.1 innings pitched. Jacob made his MLB debut on August 15, 2020 and was born in St. Petersburg, USA.

Jake Woodford — 2026 Pitching Stats

7.46 ERA
1-- W-L
23 SO
1.82 WHIP
25.1 IP
- FIP
- xFIP
- SIERA
8.17 K/9
2.49 BB/9
- WAR
17 G
- GS
1 SV
39 H
4 HR
7 BB

Jake Woodford — 2026 Statcast Data

88.9 Avg Velocity
96.1 Max Velocity
2077 Avg Spin (RPM)
443 Total Pitches

Jake Woodford — 2026 Pitch Arsenal

Cutter FC
34.8% 90.1 mph 2270 rpm
Sinker SI
28.4% 93.7 mph 2063 rpm
Sweeper ST
17.2% 81.2 mph 2580 rpm
Changeup CH
15.3% 85.4 mph 1048 rpm
4-Seam Fastball FF
2.9% 92.6 mph 2243 rpm
Slider SL
1.4% 85.5 mph 2378 rpm

Jake Woodford — Career Pitching Stats

Year Team WLERAGGSSV IPSOBBWHIPFIPWAR
2026 CHC 1 - 7.46 17 - 1 25.1 23 7 1.82 - -

Jake Woodford — Latest News

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

Woodford returns on a minors pact after posting a 7.46 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 17 relief appearances—well below the Cubs' bullpen standards anchored by Thornton (2.48 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) and Webb (3.05 ERA).

Cubs Outright Jake Woodford

Cubs Outright Jake Woodford

Woodford clears waivers after posting a 7.46 ERA with a 1.82 WHIP across 25.1 IP, making room for Phil Maton (6.08 ERA, 0.389 xwOBA) to return from injury.

Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

Woodford exits with a 7.46 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 25.1 IP—well below replacement level. Phil Maton's return (6.08 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 0.389 xwOBA) doesn't materially improve the bullpen, as Chicago has Webb (3.18 ERA) and Thornton (2.51 ERA) already handling high-leverage work.

Cubs Sign Jake Woodford

Cubs Sign Jake Woodford

Woodford posted a 6.94 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP in 16 relief appearances for Milwaukee, making him organizational depth rather than a rotational upgrade. Chicago's bullpen is anchored by Webb (3.47 ERA) and Thornton (2.52 ERA), so Woodford likely fills a lower-leverage role.

Jake Woodford Exercises Opt-Out In Brewers Deal

Jake Woodford Exercises Opt-Out In Brewers Deal

Woodford posted a 6.94 ERA and 1.76 WHIP across 16 relief appearances, making this a depth move for Milwaukee's bullpen rather than a meaningful loss. The Brewers' +127 run differential and 1st-place position rest on elite starting pitching from Misiorowski (1.46 ERA, 9-3) and Harrison (2.57 ERA, 8-1), not bullpen depth.

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