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Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford; Baddoo Hits Injured List

3/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 24, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays for K.C. Hunt and cash.
Woodford, 29, has a 10-17 record with a 5.10 ERA in 111 games and previously played for the Cardinals and Diamondbacks.
K.C. Hunt, 25, went 7-9 with a 4.45 ERA in 121.1 innings for Double-A Biloxi.
In a related move, outfielder Akil Baddoo was placed on the 60-day injured list.

History

Historical Context

The 1919 Chicago White Sox scandal, which resulted in the ban of eight players for conspiring to fix the World Series, exposed significant integrity issues in Major League Baseball (MLB). This historical context highlights the ongoing scrutiny of player transactions, such as the Milwaukee Brewers' recent acquisition of Jake Woodford, reflecting the league's competitive nature and teams' continuous efforts to improve their rosters.

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Story summary

On March 24, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays for K.C. Hunt and cash.
Woodford, 29, has a 10-17 record with a 5.10 ERA in 111 games and previously played for the Cardinals and Diamondbacks.
K.C. Hunt, 25, went 7-9 with a 4.45 ERA in 121.1 innings for Double-A Biloxi.
In a related move, outfielder Akil Baddoo was placed on the 60-day injured list.

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