BRANDON WOODRUFF NEWS

Undergoes follow-up MRI Woodruff (shoulder) underwent a follow-up MRI on Wednesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact The results of the scan were apparently encouraging, as Minnaert writes that the Brewers will "move forward building him up" on a to-be-determined timeline. Woodruff was placed on the injured list April 11 due to right shoulder discomfort and was later diagnosed with a sub-scapular strain. He is expected to avoid surgery, but there's no clarity as to when he might be able to return to Milwaukee's rotation.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder strain expected to sideline Brewers' Brandon Woodruff much longer than 15 days Brandon Woodruff is suffering from a subscapular strain,an injury that won't require surgery but will lead to a lengthier absence than expec...

APRIL 15, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Diagnosed with sub-scapular strain Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Saturday that Woodruff has been diagnosed with a sub-scapular strain in his right shoulder, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The good news is that the injury will not require surgery, but the bad news is that Woodruff is going to miss more than just 15 days. He was placed on the injured list Tuesday with what was originally labeled as right shoulder inflammation. He'll be shut down from throwing for a stretch and there is no estimated timetable for his return to the Milwaukee rotation.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doctors mulling options Woodruff (shoulder) had an MRI on Wednesday and remains shut down while the doctors determine how best to proceed, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact This was relayed by manager Craig Counsell, and it certainly makes it sound like Woodruff's shoulder inflammation is fairly significant. Colin Rea had a strong spot start Thursday against the Padres and could remain in the rotation indefinitely as long as he keeps his head above water.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers place Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) on IL Apr 7, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch during the first inning against the S...

APRIL 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brewers place Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) on IL Apr 7, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch during the first inning against the S...

APRIL 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brewers place starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Brandon Woodruff was scheduled to pitch for the Brewers on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks but is now out at least two weeks after going...

APRIL 12, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Headed for injured list Woodruff will be placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Woodruff reportedly wasn't recovering from his last start properly, so the Brewers erred on the side of caution and decided to place him on the injured list. If all goes according to plan, Woodruff won't spend more than the minimum amount of time on the IL. Janson Junk will be called up to take Woodruff's spot in the rotation and will likely start Wednesday.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers 5.1 scoreless in win Woodruff (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Cardinals after allowing four hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 5.1 scoreless innings.

Impact The right-hander scattered four singles and generated 15 swinging strikes as St. Louis was unable to get anything going against him. Woodruff is off to a strong start in 2023 with just one run allowed and a 12:3 K:BB in 11.1 frames, and he tentatively lines up to make his next turn through the rotation next week in Arizona.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff stars as Brewers beat Flaherty, Cardinals 4-0

Brandon Woodruff pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 for their sixth straight win

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers host the Cardinals to open 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers begin a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong six innings in season debut Woodruff took a no decision Saturday despite a strong start in which he allowed one run on three hits and a walk in six innings while striking out eight.

Impact Woodruff left the game with his team trailing, but it's hard to blame him for that fact. He didn't allow more than one baserunner in any inning, with the Cubs' lone run coming on a sixth-inning solo shot by Ian Happ. It was an excellent start to the year for Woodruff, who cruised to a 3.05 ERA last season even while missing time due to Raynaud's syndrome. He's lined up to return to the mound at home next Friday against the Cardinals.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras' 2-run single leads Brewers past Cubs 3-1

William Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 for the team’s first win of the season

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers meet in game 2 of series

The Chicago Cubs bring a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB season preview: Staff predictions on MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series

With the 2023 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...

MARCH 30, 2023

Uncertain long-term future raising stakes for Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have operated the last handful of seasons under the philosophy that they want to contend for as long as possible rather than going all-in during a particular...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held back due to wet conditions Woodruff won't make his scheduled start during Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the Diamondbacks due to wet field conditions, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact There's a good chance the game will be rained out, anyway, but either way Woodruff will get his work in on the side. If the contest is played, Matt Bush will serve as an opener and be followed by Gus Varland and Hoby Milner.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in second spring start Woodruff struck out four batters and allowed an unearned run over three innings in Friday's exhibition game.

Impact Woodruff tossed two scoreless frames in his first start of the spring, and he was sharp again in his second trip to the mound. Woodruff already appears ready for the regular season, and he is tentatively lined up to start the Brewers' second game of the campaign, which will come Apr. 1 against the Cubs.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto, Julio Urías among stars to sign deals, avoid arbitration

Several notable MLB players agreed to deals to avoid arbitration on Friday. Check out who got paid.

JANUARY 14, 2023

Settles at $10.8 million Woodruff signed a one-year, $10.8 million contract with the Brewers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact It's a substantial raise for Woodruff, who was in his third of four arbitration-eligible years. The right-hander posted a 3.05 ERA and 190:42 K:BB over 153.1 innings in 2022. He's not as good of a bet as some of the other top-shelf starters to stay healthy, but as far as pure performance goes he measures up to almost anyone.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miley feeling better as he agrees to 2nd stint with Brewers

Left-handed pitcher Wade Miley says he’s feeling healthy again on his return to Milwaukee and is eager to match the success he had during his last stint with the Brewers

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers' Stearns: Hader trade hurt team more than expected

Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the trade of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader affected the team more than he expected at the time...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers fail to reach playoffs as fade follows Hader trade

The Milwaukee Brewers raced to their fastest 50-game start ever

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Woodruff, in trying to celebrate a win he's forced to reflect on the lost season Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, in trying to celebrate a win he's forced to reflect on the lost season. Despite beating...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Quality start versus Diamondbacks Woodruff tossed six innings, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out seven in Monday's extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decis...

Impact Woodruff surrendered a solo homer to Cooper Hummel in the top of the third inning before a Sergio Alcantara sacrifice fly in the fifth frame drove in the final tally on his line. The right-hander was able to toss a scoreless sixth inning and post his sixth consecutive quality start. Woodruff finished the regular season on a hot streak, producing a 1.62 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with 54 strikeouts over 39 innings in his final six outings.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE