On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers will play their final spring training game when they face off against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Brewers will then have their Opening Day showdown with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday (in Milwaukee).
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Deal With Tampa Bay Rays
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: Pat Murphy #49 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the mound in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Before their Opening Day game, the Brewers announced that they had made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com wrote: “The Brewers are making a trade, per source: Getting RHP Jake Woodford from the Rays for Minor League righty K.C. Hunt. Woodford was a non-roster invitee to Rays camp. More to come shortly.”
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 12: Jake Woodford #41 of the Arizona Diamondbacks stands on the mound during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 12, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Woodford is coming off a season where he went 0-4 with a 6.44 ERA 22 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He was the 39th pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 29: Gabriel Moreno #14 and relief pitcher Jake Woodford #41 of the Arizona Diamondbacks shake hands after the final out of the ninth inning defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Woodford’s MLB Career
GettySAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 12: Jake Woodford #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres August 12, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The 29-year-old spent the first four years of his MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals before stints with the Pirates, Diamondbacks and White Sox.
Over six seasons, he has gone 10-17 with a 5.10 ERA in 111 games.
MLB Social Media Reacts
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 01: Relief pitcher Jake Woodford #41 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Texas Rangers during the MLB game at Chase Field on September 01, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rangers defeated the Diamondbacks 7-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Todd Rosiak: “RHP Jake Woodford acquired from the Rays in exchange for minor-league RHP KC Hunt and cash. Pat Murphy says Woodford is stretched out to 40-some pitches already and is able to provide length out of the bullpen. The 40-man move, 26-man move are yet to be announced.”
@Sean_SmythTBR: “Was excited for Jake Woodford. Tampa Bay native, hope he gets an opportunity in Milwaukee.”
@Tre67777892: “White Sox legend Jake Woodford”
@MatthewMKE98: “Another Brewers fleece job W Matt Arnold (I have no clue who Jake Woodford is which means he’ll be some superstar reliever by August)”
Looking At The Brewers
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 14: Manager Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers walks across the field during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 14, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Brewers are coming off a season where they went 97-65.
They reached the NLCS before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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