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Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford From Rays for K.C. Hunt

The move signals Milwaukee’s push for immediate right-handed relief depth before Opening Day.

Feb 27, 2026; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Woodford (41) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Brewers completed a trade Tuesday to land right-hander Jake Woodford from the Rays for minor-league pitcher K.C. Hunt and cash considerations.
  • Woodford has no minor-league options, so Milwaukee must place him on the 26-man roster once he reports.
  • The Brewers opened a 40-man spot by transferring outfielder Akil Baddoo to the 60-day injured list with a left quad strain that is expected to keep him out until June.
  • An upward-mobility clause in Woodford’s Rays contract kicked in after his strong spring, which required Tampa Bay to trade him or add him if another team offered a roster job.
  • Milwaukee adds a multi-inning righty who posted a 1.23 ERA over 7 1/3 spring innings, while the Rays get 25-year-old Hunt, a 2024 co–Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Year who logged a 4.45 ERA at Double-A in 2025.