The Pirates designated Woodford for assignment Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Woodford did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings while striking out five.

The Pirates selected Woodford's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates outrighted Woodford to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

The Pirates will designate Woodford for assignment Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Woodford (0-5) took the loss Sunday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on nine hits and one walk over four innings against the Mariners. He struck out four.

Woodford is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Mariners in Pittsburgh.

Woodford will start Monday's game in San Diego, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Woodford made appearances out of the Pittsburgh bullpen Sunday and Tuesday, giving up four earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings.

The Pirates selected Woodford's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.