On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins removed 25‑year‑old starter Simeon Woods Richardson from the 40‑man roster, citing a winless 12‑game stretch. The move follows a season where he posted 7 losses and 41 earned runs, the highest in the majors. The Twins’ decision signals a shift in their bottom‑line rotation.

Richardson, a 2018 second‑round pick, has cycled through New York, Toronto, and Minnesota, breaking into the majors in 2022. He posted 12‑9 records with a 4.11 ERA in 2024 and 2025 before slipping into the bottom of the rotation. A brief bullpen stint yielded two scoreless outings, but a start against Chicago exposed lingering issues for the team.

With Richardson cleared, the Twins called up rookie right‑hander John Klein from Triple‑A St. Paul. Klein recorded a 0‑1 mark and a 7.71 ERA in 2 1/3 innings earlier this season. The move opens a roster spot and offers the club a chance to reassess its pitching depth before the trade deadline in the season ahead.

Twins owner Steve McClung has long promised a rebuild, and Richardson’s exit underscores the urgency of finding reliable starters. The decision also signals that the organization is willing to gamble on untested talent rather than hold onto a struggling veteran. Fans will watch to see if the new arm can stabilize the lineup for the team.