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MIL •
2 months ago
A healthy Woodruff seems like a bargain at this rate, especially if his velocity improves some in his second year back from shoulder surgery. Regardless, just the one-year obligation makes this a clear winner. The Brewers are currently looking at a rotation of Freddy Peralta, Woodruff, Quinn Priester and Jacob Misiorowski, with Chad Patrick, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser, Tobias Myers and maybe Andy Ashby in the mix for the fifth spot.
MIL •
3 months ago
McCalvy adds that Woodruff hasn’t progressed to playing catch as he recovers from a lat strain and won’t be an option for Milwaukee for the best-of-seven series against the Dodgers. The 32-year-old veteran could potentially be ready to contribute in the World Series, if the Brewers manage to make it past the defending champions. There should be an additional update on his status for a potential Fall Classic matchup at some point in the coming days.
Source: Adam McCalvy
MIL •
4 months ago
Woodruff finished the season on the IL with a lat strain and has yet to resume throwing, so an NLCS return would still seem to be a long shot. The good news is that Woodruff’s shoulder surgeon deemed the current problem separate from the previous injury.
Source: Adam McCalvy
MIL •
4 months ago
It’s a massive development for the playoff-bound Brewers with manager Pat Murphy adding that Woodruff has been diagnosed with a moderate strain and that it’s too early to determine his postseason availability. The 32-year-old veteran will undergo further evaluation after suffering the injury earlier this weekend during a routine bullpen session. He’s in clear jeopardy of missing the playoffs with his potential absence likely thrusting some combination of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski and left-handers Robert Gasser and Jose Quintana (calf) into a more prominent roles at the outset of October behind Freddy Peralta and Quinn Priester.
MIL •
4 months ago
It’s a massive development for the playoff-bound Brewers with manager Pat Murphy adding that Woodruff has been diagnosed with a moderate strain and that it’s too early to determine his postseason availability. The 32-year-old veteran will undergo further evaluation after suffering the injury earlier this weekend during a routine bullpen session. He’s in clear jeopardy of missing the playoffs with his potential absence likely thrusting some combination of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski and left-handers Robert Gasser and Jose Quintana (calf) into a more prominent roles at the outset of October behind Freddy Peralta and Quinn Priester.
MIL •
4 months ago
Woodruff was dialed in despite being pulled from this game early. The Angels could only muster up three total base runners Woodruff retired 10 of the last 11 batters he faced. He worked the outer edge beautifully with his mix of cutters, four-seam fastballs, and sinkers with that cutter especially shining. It forced eight swings-and-misses alone and those three offerings combined to account for 91% of all the pitches he threw. It’s been a treat to watch him reinvent himself this season after returning from injury and it makes sense that the Brewers would limit him – he threw just 69 pitches here – before the playoffs. He’s scheduled to face the Padres next Monday in what will likely be another abbreviated outing.
MIL •
5 months ago
Woodruff needed a bounce-back outing after giving up five earned runs in each of his least two outings. He delivered on Saturday against the Pirates with six shutout frames. He scattered two hits and did not walk a batter while collecting eight strikeouts. The 32-year-old right-hander will look to keep it going when he takes a 3.32 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 74/14 K/BB ratio across 59 2/3 innings into a start against the Cardinals in Milwaukee on Friday.
MIL •
5 months ago
Woodruff gave up 10 hits, walked two and struck out three. The 32-year-old right-hander has now had back-to-back subpar performances with at least five runs allowed in each of his last two starts. Woodruff was excellent in his first eight starts with a 2.47 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Pirates on the road next weekend.
MIL •
5 months ago
All of the runs came in the sixth, which included three singles, a HBP and a Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homer. Those runs all came with none out, and Woodruff bounced back to retire two in a row, but he was still pulled with the bases empty and Adrian Del Castillo coming up. Woodruff allowed just one hit over the first five innings and wound up with eight strikeouts in improving to 5-1 with a 3.10 ERA. He’ll get the Blue Jays next.
MIL •
5 months ago
Woodruff is fine physically, but the Brewers want to give him and rookie Jacob Misiorowski an extra day of rest before taking the ball early next week. The 32-year-old former fantasy ace has looked sharp since returning from shoulder surgery with a strong 2.47 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 55/11 K/BB ratio across 43 2/3 innings (eight starts). It’ll be Chad Patrick drawing the starting assignment for Sunday’s series finale against the Giants.
Source: Curt Hogg
MIL •
5 months ago
On the plus side for fantasy managers, Woodruff punched out six batters on the night while issuing three walks. The Cubs scratched out a pair of runs against him in the second inning on a run-scoring single by Owen Caissie and an RBI double by Michael Busch. They added another on an RBI knock by Nico Hoerner in the fifth. Woodruff got 13 swings and misses on 94 pitches in the game — seven on his changeup — while registering a CSW of 30 percent. The 32-year-old hurler will look to bounce back as he carries a 2.47 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and a 55/11 K/BB ratio (43 2/3 innings) into Sunday’s showdown against the Giants.
MIL •
5 months ago
Of course, it wasn’t announced ahead of time. Woodruff, making his seventh start since returning from shoulder surgery, was lifted after throwing 65 pitches in four scoreless innings against the Pirates. It was his first start on four days’ rest.
Source: Adam McCalvy
MIL •
5 months ago
Woodruff struck out four and walked two while throwing 65 of his 40 pitches for strikes. The Brewers had a 6-0 lead when Woodruff was removed from the game, so perhaps they were just being cautious with him, given how much time he’s missed over the last two years. It’s a situation to monitor.
MIL •
6 months ago
Things did not look great for Woodruff early as Juan Soto and Starling Marte each took him deep for solo shots in the first two innings. After that, he only allowed one more hit and retired the final 10 batters he faced as his squad pulled ahead. He got there by throwing 80% combined fastballs and sinkers with pinpoint command. Back from injury and seemingly as good as ever, this was the first time Woodruff has completed seven innings since September 11th, 2023 and he hasn’t allowed more than two runs in any of his six starts so far this season. It’s incredible to watch him be so fastball dominant and effective while he’s lost about three full ticks of velocity compared to before his long layoff. He’ll look to stay hot in his next scheduled start against the Pirates at home.
MIL •
6 months ago
Woodruff tossed two clean innings before Robert Hassell III took him deep for a two-run blast in the third. Woodruff would settle in for three more scoreless innings, ending his day with eight strikeouts over six frames. He’s now allowed two runs or less in each of his five starts. The 32-year-old right-hander will take a 2.22 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, and a 37/4 K/BB ratio across 28 1/3 innings into a start against the Mets in Milwaukee on Friday.
MIL •
6 months ago
Woodruff gave up four hits, walked three and struck out six. The 32-year-old right-hander has been excellent since coming off the injured list, with a 2.01 ERA and 29/3 K/BB ratio in 22 1/3 innings over four starts since being activated. He’s lined up to face the Nationals on the road next weekend.
MIL •
6 months ago
The Brewers have now won 11 straight. It’d be hard to overstate just how impressive Woodruff has been in his return to the majors. The 32-year-old allowed just two hits, and he didn’t walk anyone while picking up five strikeouts. The right-handed hurler now has a 1.65 ERA in his three starts with a sparkling 23/0 K/BB ratio. Woodruff was a fantasy ace for much of his career, and he’s certainly pitching like it now; albeit in a small sample. He obviously should be in fantasy lineups against the Marlins over the weekend.
MIL •
6 months ago
The runs scored on solo homers from Daylen Lile and Brady House. Woodruff’s velocity was down some today from his more adrenaline-filled debut Sunday, but even as he was averaging 92.2 mph with his fastball, he generated 13 whiffs and a 33% CSW in the 81-pitch outing. He should be OK to use in mixed leagues next time out, assuming that he will be held back to the series in Seattle starting July 21. If he pitches in the first series back against the Dodgers, that’d be a tough start.
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff gave up two hits, walked none and struck out eight. The 32-year-old right-hander, who was making his first start in almost two years after having shoulder surgery, looked dominant against the Marlins on Sunday. Woodruff is in line to face the Nationals at home next weekend. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats going forward.
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff will finally make his long-awaited season debut on Sunday afternoon against the Marlins at loanDepot park after numerous setbacks delayed his return from shoulder surgery. The primary concern with any pitcher coming back from a shoulder procedure is that the stuff usually doesn’t get all the way back to pre-surgery levels. However, Woodruff’s velocity has been on point in recent rehab outings at the Triple-A level. He’s unlikely to reclaim fantasy ace status again, but he could be a useful contributor for fantasy managers over the final three months of the season.
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff will make his first appearance back in the big leagues since undergoing shoulder surgery prior to the 2024 season. The 32-year-old former fantasy ace is unlikely to make a significant impact right away, but it’s impossible to rule it out entirely given his track record.
Source: Adam McCalvy
MIL •
7 months ago
The veteran threw 53 of his 82 pitches for strikes while walking three and striking out one. Even though he wasn’t sharp, he may have thrown enough pitches to convince the organization that he’s ready to return to an MLB mound. Given his success in Milwaukee, when he’s ready to pitch, he is going to take a spot in the rotation. That means one of Quinn Priester, Chad Patrick, or Jacob Misiorowski will need to head to the minors, unless the Brewers opt to go with a six-man rotation. As of right now, it would appear that Patrick would be the odd man out.
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff has been dealing with a laundry list of injuries of late and there’s seemingly no point in guessing when he’ll finally be ready to make his long-awaited season debut. The 32-year-old former fantasy ace will get back into minor league game action later this week after completing a 40-pitch bullpen session over the weekend. He might be ready to rejoin Milwaukee’s rotation in July. We’re not holding our breath.
Source: Adam McCalvy
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff was sidelined to start the season after undergoing shoulder surgery this offseason. He then experienced tendinitis in his ankle while on the rehab assignment and then got hit in the elbow with a comebacker just a few weeks ago. The 32-year-old is slated to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday, after which he could restart his rehab assignment.
Source: MLB.com
MIL •
7 months ago
Woodruff’s transfer to the 60-day list clears a spot on the 40-man roster, and the Brewers used it to select the contract of Jacob Misiorowski for his MLB debut Thursday. The 32-year-old was removed from his rehab assignment last week, and doesn’t have a timetable for a return.
MIL •
8 months ago
This comes after Woodruff was diagnosed with a right elbow contusion. The 32-year-old will need more time before getting back into rehab games, but this pushes his timeline likely past the month of June at this point, and likely around the All-Star break if there are no setbacks.
Source: Curt Hogg
MIL •
8 months ago
Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters initial X-rays didn’t reveal any fractures, but Woodruff will undergo further testing out of an abundance of caution. The 32-year-old righty was hit by a comebacker during his final rehab start for Triple-A Nashville. There should be some additional clarity on his status in the coming days.
Source: Sophia Minnaert
MIL •
8 months ago
Woodruff simply can’t catch a break. The 32-year-old former fantasy ace is heading back to Milwaukee to undergo additional testing after his latest rehab outing was cut short when he was hit by a 108-mph comebacker with two outs in the second inning. There should be a definitive update on his status at some point later this week.
Source: Adam McCalvy