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Chris Woodward | Designated Hitter

Team:	Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:	(36) / 6/27/1976
Ht / Wt:	6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
College:	Mt. San Antonio (CA)
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Chris Woodward has elected free agency.

Woodward was outrighted off the 40-man roster recently after spending 11 games with the Blue Jays this season. The 35-year-old career utility player has appeared in just 52 big league games since the beginning of the 2008 season. Fri, Oct 21, 2011 03:45:00 PM

Chris Woodward elects free agency
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 03:45:00 PM
Chris Woodward promoted
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 10:03:00 AM
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Blue Jays call up INF Chris Woodward
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 02:35:00 PM

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Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays recalled INF Chris Woodward from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Woodward will give the Jays some infield depth while Yunel Escobar nurses a wrist injury. He went 0-for-4 at the plate in a stint with the big club earlier this season.

Sun, Sep 4, 2011 10:03:00 AM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays sent INF Chris Woodward outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Woodward spent about a week in the majors and did not manage a hit in four plate appearances. He will operate as organizational infield depth in the minor leauges.

Thu, Apr 28, 2011 06:01:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays purchased the contract of INF Chris Woodward from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Woodward will take Brett Cecil's place on the active roster. The 34-year-old infielder has appeared in just 41 major league games since the end of the 2007 season and carries no fantasy value.

Thu, Apr 21, 2011 02:35:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Blue Jays signed INF Chris Woodward to a minor league contract.

Woodward, 34, made just 22 major league plate appearances last season for the Mariners and is unlikely to have a major impact in Toronto. He will almost certainly open the year at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Source: Richard Griffin on Twitter

Mon, Mar 14, 2011 02:16:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Mariners recalled INF Chris Woodward from Triple-A Tacoma.

The 34-year-old Woodward has posted some ugly offensive statistics at the Triple-A level this season, but the Mariners are short on bodies in the infield. He will see playing time at different positions.

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 08:28:00 AM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

The Mariners will promote infielder Chris Woodward on Monday.

Jack Wilson broke a bone in his hand in an off-the-field incident on Saturday and is expected to miss a significant chunk of time. Woodward, 34, has an ugly .232/.303/.329 batting line in 401 at-bats this season at Triple-A Tacoma, but he's likely to see some time at second base.

Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter

Mon, Aug 9, 2010 08:47:00 AM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Mariners signed utilityman Chris Woodward to a minor league contract.

Woodward spent most of the season in Seattle's organization, appearing in 20 games at the major league level before being claimed off waivers by the Red Sox in August and serving a few stints there. His versatility makes him valuable, especially in light of the impending trade of Bill Hall. The 33 year old should open the season with Triple-A Tacoma.

Wed, Jan 6, 2010 08:51:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox purchased the contract of infielder Chris Woodward from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Woodward was 0-for-7 during an eight-game stint with the Red Sox earlier this season. He'll provide emergency infield depth down the stretch.

Mon, Sep 21, 2009 06:10:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox outrighted infielder Chris Woodward to Triple-A Pawtucket.

The Red Sox needed to clear a spot on the roster in order to make room for Tuesday's starter Daisuke Matsuzaka. Woodward was 0-for-7 in eight games with the Red Sox this season.

Tue, Sep 15, 2009 05:17:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox purchased the contract of infielder Chris Woodward from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Woodward was 0-for-4 in five games with the Red Sox last month when they were desperate for a glove at shortstop. He wasn't much better after being sent outright to Pawtucket on August 19, batting just .129 in 31 at-bats. He'll provide manager Terry Francona with some additional infield depth.

Tue, Sep 1, 2009 03:42:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox sent infielder Chris Woodward outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Boston claimed Woodward off waivers two weeks ago for some short-term infield depth and is now able to stick him at Pawtucket after the 33-year-old cleared waivers this time.

Wed, Aug 19, 2009 09:39:00 AM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox designated IF Chris Woodward for assignment.

The banged up Sox needed a body, necessitating the waiver claim of Chris Woodward last Friday. A week later, he find himself out of a job. A team in need of a backup infielder might take a flier. It's more likely this is his last taste of the majors.

Sat, Aug 15, 2009 08:13:00 AM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Red Sox claimed infielder Chris Woodward off waivers from the Mariners.

Perhaps Jed Lowrie is about to land on the DL with his wrist/forearm problems. Woodward will provide infield depth for the Sox, but little more. He hit .239/.288/.254 for Seattle.

Fri, Aug 7, 2009 04:27:00 PM

Chris Woodward - DH - Blue Jays

Mariners designated infielder Chris Woodward for assignment.

Somewhat of a surprising move, since Jack Hannahan had options remaining, and Woodward could have provided some flexibility at shortstop, but it looks like the Mariners preferred to keep Hannahan. Woodward batted .239/.288/.254 with five RBI in 67 at-bats with the Mariners.

Tue, Aug 4, 2009 05:05:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	J.P. Arencibia
	2	Henry Blanco
1B	1	Adam Lind
2B	1	Maicer Izturis
	2	Emilio Bonifacio
SS	1	Jose Reyes D.L. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said it "would not surprise me" if Jose Reyes returned in late June. Reyes had the walking boot on his left foot removed Tuesday and is evidently recovering a bit ahead of schedule, as he had been expected to sit out until around the All-Star break. The shortstop is still in the early stages of his recovery, though. A lot can happen over the next six weeks. May 14
	2	Munenori Kawasaki
3B	1	Brett Lawrie
	2	Mark DeRosa
LF	1	Melky Cabrera
	2	Rajai Davis D.L. Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab. Davis hasn't played since May 10 due to a strained oblique. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons doesn't expect it to be a long-term injury, so it's possible he could return later this month. May 17
CF	1	Colby Rasmus
RF	1	Jose Bautista
	2	Anthony Gose
DH	1	Edwin Encarnacion
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	R.A. Dickey
	2	Josh Johnson D.L. Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts. Johnson struck out five over three innings of one-run ball on Monday with High-A Dunedin. He's feeling good physically, but the right-hander obviously needs to build up his stamina. He'll rejoin the rotation in early June if he can avoid a setback. May 21
	3	Brandon Morrow
	4	Mark Buehrle
	5	J.A. Happ D.L. J.A. Happ (head, knee) is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. Happ will avoid throwing for a week before beginning to toss on flat ground. The Blue Jays are optimistic that the left-hander will be sidelined closer to four weeks. All things considered, that's about as good as Happ and the club could have hoped for. May 9
	6	Dustin McGowan D.L. Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. McGowan allowed one hit and one walk over two scoreless innings with High-A Dunedin and notched four strikeouts. The Blue Jays can't count on him given his lengthy injury history, but he could be an option to join the bullpen later this month if all goes well. May 17
	7	Drew Hutchison D.L. Drew Hutchison (elbow) is on track to face live hitters in about three weeks. Hutchison is currently making his way back from Tommy John surgery last August. While the 22-year-old right-hander is unlikely to see any game action until late in the season, he feels good about his progress. "You always want to do more but you know you have to follow the process and do what they tell you to do because that’s what’s in your best interest," said Hutchison. "I feel good, which is good, but you also realize that it’s the process and you need to follow the process." May 8
	8	Kyle Drabek D.L. Kyle Drabek (elbow) expects to throw live batting practice in the next week or two. Drabek threw a bullpen session Monday in extended spring training. He's coming back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, so the Blue Jays figure to take things slow, but he could be looking at a return around midseason if all goes well. May 8
	9	Chad Jenkins
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Casey Janssen
	2	Sergio Santos D.L. Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow. May 19
	3	Darren Oliver
	4	Steve Delabar
	5	Esmil Rogers
	6	Aaron Loup
	7	Brett Cecil
	8	Brad Lincoln
	9	Ramon Ortiz
	10	Luis Perez D.L. Luis Perez (elbow) is expected to appear in an extended spring training game later this week. Perez has been throwing bullpen sessions, but this will be his first appearance in a game. He's expected to return from Tommy John surgery around midseason. May 6

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