MLB player will become World Series champion regardless of Brewers-Rays outcome
Relief pitcher Jake Woodford played for both the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays this season, guaranteeing that he becomes a champion.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Rays traded the 29-year-old to Milwaukee just before the season began in March.Woodford was in the Brewers’ bullpen to start the season, appearing in 16 games.
He had a 1-0 record with a 6.94 ERA and one save in 23 1/3 innings pitched.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEPitcher Jake Woodford #41 of the Milwaukee Brewers faces the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Comerica Park on April 21, 2026, in Detroit, Mich.(Duane Burleson/Getty Images)On June 5, Woodford was designated for assignment and subsequently released a few days later.
On July 4, he signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs.Woodford appeared in just one game for the Cubs, allowing three runs in two innings.The Cubs designated Woodford for assignment on July 11, and he was released on July 16.
However, the Cubs signed him to a minor league contract on July 18.On July 29, the Cubs selected his contract, returning him to the major league roster.Woodford threw one scoreless inning on Aug.
3 but was once again designated for assignment by the Cubs on Aug.4 and released on Aug.
10.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Jake Woodford #41 of the Tampa Bay Rays poses for a photo during the team's photo day at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Feb.
19, 2026.(Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images)The Rays then brought him back, signing him to a minor league contract on Aug.
11.After more than a month in the minor leagues, the Rays selected his contract and added him to their major league roster on Sept.
24.Woodford pitched against the New York Yankees, giving up th...