Brewers' Brandon Woodruff headed to IL with inflamed labrum

Milwaukee's rotation takes another major injury hit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

Milwaukee Brewers veteran starter Brandon Woodruff, whose velocity suddenly plummeted, now coming out of the game in the Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Brandon Woodruff will return to the injured list with an inflamed right labrum after his velocity dropped sharply during Saturday's start. The Milwaukee Brewers veteran exited in the fourth inning.

Why it matters: The setback removes a key starter from Milwaukee's rotation for the second time this season. The series is tied 1-1 entering Sunday's scheduled game.

By the numbers: Woodruff's fastball average fell from 91 mph in the first inning to 86.6 mph in the fourth. He recorded six strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings and has a 2.59 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across eight starts this season.

What to watch: Woodruff will undergo further medical evaluation as Milwaukee determines his recovery timeline and rotation plans.

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@BNightengale 2026-07-05T07:07:26.632352+00:00

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