Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Brandon Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return After Shoulder Injury
Brandon Woodruff is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
He has not pitched since July 4 because of a shoulder injury.
He was not put on the team’s roster for its first playoff series.
Woodruff says he will not be ready for the next possible playoff round.
But he hopes he might be able to pitch if the Brewers reach the World Series.
He learned that he would not need the shoulder operation he had expected.
He says his recent throwing practice has gone well.
His teammates and manager say he helps the team even when he cannot pitch.
The Brewers would need to keep winning for Woodruff to have that chance.
Brandon Woodruff is hoping he could return to pitch in the World Series if Milwaukee advances.
He last pitched on July 4 and was left off the Brewers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the Padres.
Woodruff said he would not be ready for a possible NL Championship Series but is working toward getting back on the mound.
He avoided the shoulder operation he had expected to need and said his recent throwing progressions have gone well.
The 33-year-old is 2-2 with a 2.98 ERA in nine starts this year; teammates and manager Pat Murphy praised his leadership.
- Who
- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff.
- What
- He is hoping to return from a shoulder injury in time to pitch in the World Series if the Brewers advance.
- When
- He last pitched on July 4; he discussed his recovery on the Saturday before the NL Division Series opener.
- Where
- Milwaukee; the Brewers were preparing to face the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series.
- Why
- Woodruff hopes to pitch in a World Series, a chance he described as potentially once in a lifetime.
- Age
- 33
- Position
- Right-handed pitcher
- 2025 record and ERA
- 2-2 with a 2.98 ERA in nine starts
- Last pitched
- July 4
- NLDS roster
- Not included on Milwaukee’s roster against the San Diego Padres
- Shoulder treatment
- He learned in August that his injury would not require an operation
- Milwaukee career ERA
- 3.10, the franchise best among pitchers with at least 500 innings for Milwaukee