Woodruff Eyes World Series Return After Months Off With Shoulder Issue
The Brewers righty hasn't thrown in a game since July 4th but is targeting a low-leverage relief role if he can face live hitters before the Series begins.
Brandon Woodruff has been sidelined since July 5th with recurring shoulder inflammation, his second IL stint of the season. He made nine starts total in 2025, posting a 2.98 ERA over 45.1 innings before the injury shut him down. As of two weeks prior to the article, he was only throwing off flat ground with no rehab outings completed. Woodruff expressed confidence he could contribute in a low-leverage relief role but acknowledged he still needs to face live hitters before being considered for the World Series roster.
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