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Brewers' Brandon Woodruff has shoulder surgery and could miss entire 2024 season

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff could miss the 2024 season after surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Optimistic' about 2024 readiness Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Tuesday that the team is "optimistic" regarding the availability of Woodruff (shoulder) for next season, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wi...

Impact Woodruff suffered a right shoulder capsular injury during his final start of the regular season, keeping him from making an appearance during the Brewers' NL Wild Card Series loss to the Diamondbacks. He will receive a second opinion on the shoulder this week, but the team seems confident after the initial diagnosis that it won't keep the right-hander from being ready for the start of the 2024 campaign. Woodruff was limited to 11 starts this season due to shoulder issues but was excellent when healthy, holding a 2.28 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 74:15 K:BB over 67 innings. He will be eligible for arbitration for a final time this winter before entering his walk year.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Series odds, futures bets, for every playoff team, ranked from 12 to 1

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will miss wild-card series vs. Diamondbacks

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, who had a 2.28 ERA this season, will miss this week’s wild-card series against Arizona.

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) out for wild-card series Sep 5, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Woodruff (shoulder) out for WC Series; rest of postseason 'up in the air' MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers' vaunted pitching staff took a hit on Monday, as it was revealed that right-hander Brandon Woodruff has a right sho...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will miss Wild Card Series with shoulder injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff will miss this week’s Wild Card Series against Arizona because of a right shoulder injury

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could miss playoffs due to shoulder Manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Woodruff is tending to a right shoulder capsular injury and will be out for the Brewers' wild-card round series with the Diamondbacks, Todd...

Impact Woodruff appeared to be lined up to start Game 2 of the series Wednesday, but those plans will be scrapped after the shoulder issue cropped up following his final regular-season appearance Sept. 23. The right-hander, who already missed four months earlier in the campaign with a Grade 2 subscapular strain, will get a second opinion later this week, but his chances of pitching in the postseason don't seem promising even if the Brewers make a deep run, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Freddy Peralta now becomes the most likely candidate to start Game 2 after Corbin Burnes takes the hill for Game 1 on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't pitch final weekend Woodruff will not pitch over the final weekend of the regular season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff would be on normal rest for Friday's series opener against the Cubs, but he'll instead stay fresh with rounds of live batting practice as the Brewers line up their postseason rotation. Colin Rea is the listed starter Friday versus Chicago, followed by a TBD on Saturday and Adrian Houser on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision against Marlins Woodruff came away with a no-decision Saturday in the Brewers' 5-4 loss to the Marlins, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact A three-run shot by Jake Burger in the first inning accounted for most of the damage off Woodruff, but the right-hander still left the mound having generating 29 called or swinging strikes among his 87 pitches. He saw his quality start streak end at five, and since returning to the rotation in early August, Woodruff has posted a 2.59 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 62:12 K:BB through 55.2 innings. With Milwaukee having already clinched the NL Central title, he could be headed for a reduced workload in his final regular-season start next weekend, likely to come at home against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff seeks repeat effort vs. Marlins Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is looking for an encore.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Earns another quality start Woodruff did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and zero walks over six innings against Washington. He struck out six.

Impact A two-out solo homer by Luis Garcia in the second inning was the only blemish to Woodruff's line, who only allowed two other baserunners in his six innings. However, an anemic Brewers offense was only able to manufacture one run in support of Woodruff who was looking for his sixth win of the season in 10 starts. It was Woodruff's fifth consecutive quality start, and he now holds an ERA of 1.06 with 38 strikeouts in 34 innings over that stretch. He'll look continue his hot streak in his next start, currently scheduled to take place in Miami over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On the heels of his complete game shutout, Brandon Woodruff looks as dominant as ever Since returning from the injured list, Brandon Woodruff has maybe even exceeded the lofty expectations he's earned in his career

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

MLB roundup: Brewers' Brandon Woodruff fires first shutout Brandon Woodruff tossed a six-hit shutout and Willy Adames drove in four runs as the Milwaukee Brewers pounded out a 12-0 victory over the v...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MLB roundup: Brewers' Brandon Woodruff fires first shutout Brandon Woodruff tossed a six-hit shutout and Willy Adames drove in four runs as the Milwaukee Brewers pounded out a 12-0 victory over the v...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff stymies Marlins for first shutout Brandon Woodruff tossed a six-hit shutout and Willy Adames drove in four runs as the Milwaukee Brewers pounded out an 12-0 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brandon Woodruff tosses a 6-hitter as the Milwaukee Brewers pound the Miami Marlins 12-0

Brandon Woodruff pitched a six-hitter and Willy Adames had four RBIs, helping the Milwaukee Brewers pound the Miami Marlins 12-0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts out Marlins Woodruff (5-1) allowed six hits and a walk in a complete game shutout against the Marlins on Monday. He struck out seven while picking up the win.

Impact Woodruff didn't allow a single extra-base hit and rarely found himself in much danger during the dominant outing. He tossed 77 of 106 pitches for strikes to produce his first career MLB shutout and first complete game since 2020. He's allowed just three runs over his last 28 innings, lowering his season ERA to 1.93 across 56 frames. Woodruff has given up fewer than three runs in eight of his nine starts this year. His next outing is projected to be at home against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another impressive outing Woodruff (4-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.

Impact Woodruff logged his longest outing of the year, limiting Pittsburgh to just two singles and two walks en route to his third consecutive quality start. In six outings since returning from the injured list Aug. 6, the burly right-hander has posted a 3-1 record with a 2.78 ERA, a minuscule 0.76 WHIP and an impressive 43:9 K:BB across 35.2 innings. Woodruff is tentatively scheduled to face the Marlins in Milwaukee early next week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers erupt for six-run fifth inning, Woodruff returns at his best PITTSBURGH -- Through four innings, it appeared the Brewers’ offense might be at risk of a third straight night of toiling to get much run p...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Woodruff pitches seven scoreless innings to lift NL Central-leading Brewers over Pirates 7-3

Brandon Woodruff pitched seven shutout innings and Mark Canha’s two-run single capped a six-run fifth inning as the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out eight in no-decision Woodruff did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out eight.

Impact After the Cubs scored twice in the opening frame, Woodruff rebounded to blank Chicago over his final five frames, allowing just one additional hit. In five starts since returning from a four-month IL stint, Woodruff's pitched to a 3.45 ERA while logging 37 strikeouts in 22.2 innings. Overall, he's 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB across seven starts (40 innings) this season. Woodruff currently lines up for a road matchup with the Pirates in his next outing.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out 11 Woodruff (3-1) yielded one run on three hits and three walks over six innings Friday, striking out 11 and earning a victory over San Diego.

Impact Woodruff dominated with his first double-digit strikeout performance of the season Friday. The lone blemish on his line was Manny Machado's solo shot in the fourth inning. Woodruff ended his outing with four straight punchouts. He lowered his season ERA to 2.65 and has allowed two or fewer runs in five of his six appearances in 2023. His next start is projected to be on the road against the Cubs next week.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in no decision Woodruff did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out four.

Impact Following a scoreless three innings to start the night, Woodruff was undone by the long ball in the fourth. Nathanial Lowe tagged him with a two-run blast followed a couple batters later by a solo shot from Mitch Garver. Woodruff pitched into the sixth, allowing a fourth run when Corey Seager came around to score following a leadoff double but ultimately escaped with a no decision. Although the four runs were his most allowed all season, the 92 pitches thrown represent Woodruff's highest total since returning from a shoulder injury on Aug. 6. His next start is projected to be a home matchup against the Padres next weekend.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff hopes to make statement vs. Rangers The Texas Rangers finally get a chance to face the pitcher who snubbed them 12 years ago.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM