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How one former Diamondbacks pitcher will be a World Series champion — no matter who wins

PHOENIX — The World Series is right around the corner, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays looking to win their first championship — while one former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher is guaranteed to win his first no matter who…

By Burn City Sports · Yardbarker

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:16 PM

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Former Diamondbacks pitcher Jake Woodford will receive a World Series ring regardless of whether the Brewers or Rays win.
Woodford pitched for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers during the 2026 MLB season.
The reliever logged 23.1 innings for Milwaukee and 1.1 innings for Tampa Bay in 2026.

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Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jake Woodford is guaranteed to earn a World Series championship ring regardless of whether the Milwaukee Brewers or Tampa Bay Rays win the 2026 title. Woodford pitched for both contending teams during the 2026 season, making him eligible for a ring no matter the series outcome.

Woodford made appearances across three organizations in 2026, pitching 23.1 innings for Milwaukee and 1.1 innings for Tampa Bay, along with a stint with the Chicago Cubs. He spent the previous season with Arizona, recording a 6.44 ERA and three saves in their bullpen.

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