BRANDON WOODRUFF NEWS

Nabs victory Saturday Woodruff (2-1) earned the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 6.1 innings.

Impact Woodruff pitched well but was stuck with the loss against Pittsburgh his last time out, which was his first appearance in nearly four months following a shoulder injury. The right-hander was solid again Saturday, though it looked like he could be in for another tough-luck defeat when the Brewers failed to score through six frames. However, Milwaukee finally broke through for a trio of runs in the top of the seventh, setting Woodruff up for his second win of the campaign. The veteran hurler threw 86 pitches in the outing, so he appears to be under only mild workload limitations. His next start is projected to be a tough road matchup against the Rangers next week.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff ready to turn it loose vs. White Sox The Milwaukee Brewers have built a slim lead atop the National League Central largely without right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Strikes out nine in tough-luck loss Woodruff (1-1) was handed the loss Sunday against the Pirates after allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine over five innings.

Impact Woodruff was impressive overall in his return to the mound for the first time since April 7. While he limited the Pirates to just four hits, three of the four hits went for extra bases including two solo home runs. Woodruff reached 97 MPH with his fastball and sinker and looked like he hadn't missed a beat. The 30-year-old reached 85 pitches and threw well enough for a win but the Brewers' bats were quieted. Woodruff will look to change his luck when he matches up against the White Sox next weekend.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff puts up stellar outing in first start off IL MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Woodruff took the mound for the Brewers for the first time in four months on Sunday at American Family Field against th...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rodriguez, Joe slug homers to power Pirates past Brewers 4-1, spoiling Woodruff's return

Endy Rodriguez and Connor Joe homered to spoil the return of Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff after four months, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the NL Centr...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated for Sunday's start Woodruff (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start against the Pirates on Sunday.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined by a Grade 2 subscapular strain since early April but will rejoin Milwaukee's rotation for Sunday's series finale versus Pittsburgh. Woodruff threw 72 pitches during his final rehab outing with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, so he'll likely face some workload limitations in his first start or two back in the big leagues.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers hopeful that Brandon Woodruff can return from IL to start Sunday against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff appears on the verge of returning from the shoulder injury that has prevented the two-time All-Star from pitching in the majors sinc...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to return Sunday Woodruff (shoulder) is scheduled to return to the Brewers' rotation Sunday against the Pirates, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff posted an encouraging 3.09 ERA and 11:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings during his three-start minor league rehab assignment between High-A Wisconsin and Triple-A Nashville. He got up to 72 pitches Tuesday in his final outing on the farm and might be able to approach 85-to-90 pitches in his return to Milwaukee. The 30-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April because of a Grade 2 subscapular strain.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab start coming Tuesday Woodruff (shoulder) confirmed that he'll make his next rehab start Tuesday at Triple-A Nashville, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact After two rehab starts at High-A Wisconsin, Woodruff will transfer his assignment to the Brewers' top affiliate for what could be his final outing on the farm before he makes his return from the 60-day injured list. In his most recent start for Wisconsin on Thursday and tossed four innings and 52 pitches. If he can cover five innings and push his pitch count into the 60-to-70 range Tuesday, the Brewers may be comfortable installing the right-hander back in the big-league rotation as soon as Aug. 7. Woodruff has been on the shelf since mid-April with a Grade 2 subscapular strain.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works four innings Woodruff (shoulder) completed four innings, allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out three in a rehab outing with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday.

Impact Woodruff made his second rehab appearance and increased his workload to 52 pitches. He'll likely need one more start prior to being activated, keeping him in line to return in early August.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back in early August Woodruff (shoulder) could rejoin the Brewers' rotation after two more rehab starts, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff will make a second rehab start with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday before likely moving up to Triple-A Nashville for an outing on August 1. He will be re-evaluated at that point, with an activation possible if all goes well. Woodruff has been on the sidelines since mid-April with a Grade 2 subscapular strain, but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel with his recovery.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in rehab debut Woodruff (shoulder) struck out four batters over three scoreless innings in his rehab debut Saturday with High-A Wisconsin.

Impact Woodruff scattered two hits and threw 27 of his 32 pitches for strikes in a highly encouraging outing against the High-A affiliate of the Reds. He's been sidelined since mid-April with a Grade 2 subscapular strain and still needs to get stretched out with a couple more minor-league starts, but the 30-year-old right-hander figures to return to the Brewers' rotation by mid-August if he can avoid setbacks.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning assignment Saturday Woodruff (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff has been on the injured list since mid-April, and he'll now begin ramping up toward a return to the Brewers' rotation. The 30-year-old righty has dealt with recovery issues in between bullpen sessions, but reportedly felt "great" after his latest session Thursday and remains on track to return around mid-August.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back 'within month or so' Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said in an interview on MLB Network on Friday that Woodruff (shoulder) should be ready to rejoin the rotation "within the next month or so," Ada...

Impact Woodruff threw another bullpen session Thursday, which went "great," per Arnold. The right-hander was shut down for a bit a couple weeks ago because he wasn't recovering well in between throwing sessions, but it would appear he's back on track. Woodruff has been sidelined since mid-April due to a Grade 2 subscapular strain and is surely going to need multiple rehab starts before being activated.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Woodruff (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday with no issues and is scheduled for another session Thursday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact The right-hander recently had his throwing program delayed due to less-than-ideal progress in his recovery, but his return to the mound Sunday was a success. Woodruff will likely need a few more bullpen sessions before being cleared to face live batters and eventually progressing to a minor-league rehab assignment.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing mound workouts Woodruff (shoulder) is aiming to throw a bullpen session this weekend, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff had to put a pause on his throwing program last week, but he's made it through a couple of successful flat-ground workouts over the last few days and is about ready to get back on a mound. Sidelined since April 11 due to a Grade 2 subscapular strain, the 30-year-old ace might have a shot to return to the Brewers' rotation around late July or early August if he is able to avoid further setbacks. Woodruff has logged only two major-league starts this season.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next bullpen session delayed Woodruff (shoulder) will delay his next bullpen session as he hasn't been recovering as well as the Brewers would like, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff made it just two starts into the season before suffering a shoulder strain which wound up being serious enough to require a trip to the 60-day injured list. He's been throwing since late May and has been throwing bullpens since mid-June, but the Brewers are seemingly unhappy with his progress. The team is characterizing his latest delay as merely an example of caution, but it's hard not to worry about even a minor setback when it comes to a pitcher's shoulder. The Brewers hope he'll get back on a mound early next week.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws another bullpen Woodruff (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff threw 25 pitches -- fastballs and off-speed -- during his bullpen session Tuesday. He is still scheduled to throw a few more bullpen sessions before beginning a rehab assignment, and his return timeline is still undetermined. Woodruff will continue his throwing program in Milwaukee over the All-Star break, meaning a late-July or early-August return is probable for the 30-year-old righty.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session coming Saturday Woodruff (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff has been playing catch from 120 feet and will reportedly increase his distance to 135-150 feet before beginning mound work. He landed on the IL in mid-April and was cleared to resumed throwing May 24. The Brewers will likely put Woodruff through multiple sessions and a rehab assignment before bringing him back to their rotation, so the 30-year-old ace is likely still a few weeks away from returning.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited to flat-ground work Woodruff (shoulder) continues to throw off flat ground and remains hopeful to return from the 60-day injured list around the All-Star break, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff was cleared to start playing catch about two weeks ago and is likely gradually stretching out his throwing distance, but the Brewers aren't yet ready to have him advance to mound work. Once he's able to get a few bullpen sessions under his belt, Woodruff will then face hitters in live batting practice before likely pitching in at least one or two minor-league games or simulated games prior to being activated from the IL.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Woodruff (shoulder) said he resumed playing catch Wednesday after he recently took a 4-to-5-day pause in his throwing program, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff didn't reveal whether the brief hiatus was part of a pre-planned arrangement or the result of a minor setback, but either way, the right-hander continues to eye a late-June return from the 60-day injured list while he recovers from a Grade 2 subscapular strain in his right elbow. Before the Brewers are able to pinpoint a more definitive target date for his return, Woodruff will have to advance to throwing sustained long toss, complete multiple bullpen sessions and live batting practice sessions and likely make at least two minor-league rehab starts.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Woodruff was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Brewers on Monday as he continues his recover from a sub-scapular strain in his right shoulder.

Impact The Brewers have a tentative goal of Woodruff returning before the end of June and this move doesn't change that. It frees up a 40-man roster spot for the addition of Darin Ruf.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher seeks advice on road to recovery This story was excerpted from Adam McCalvy’s Brewers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regul...

MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Journal Sentinel Despite missing the likes of Brandon Woodruff, Aaron Ashby, Luis Urías and Garrett Mitchell, Milwaukee is still in second place in the NL Central.

MAY 1, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Chance to return by end of June Brewers general manager Matt Arnold told reporters prior to Sunday's game against the Angels that Woodruff's MRI on his right shoulder was "very positive relative to what it could...

Impact Woodruff has been out since April 11 after being diagnosed with a sub-scapular strain in his right elbow. The right-hander will need to build back up his arm strength on top of his normal recovery, but it's positive news that Woodruff looks likely to be able to return to the Brewers' rotation before the All-Star break.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE