Brandon Woodruff: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 26

Brewers 'Fretting' Over Payroll, Which Could Lead To Trades: Report

The Milwaukee Brewers have been quiet since it was announced that Brandon Woodruff will be returning to the organization after accepting the qualifying offer.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 21

Brewers Ace Trade Rumors Should Finally Come to an End

The Milwaukee Brewers recently got good news on Brandon Woodruff, who accepted the qualifying offer and will return to the team for at least one more season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

With Rotation Set, Brewers Should Target Reunion With Two-Time All-Star Reliever

The Milwaukee Brewers got good news late on Tuesday when it was announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff had accepted the qualifying offer and would return for at least one more season.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 20

Brandon Woodruff Provides Health Update After Sudden Brewers Return

Now that Brandon Woodruff is back with the Milwaukee Brewers, the main question is how many innings he'll give his team this year. The two-time All-Star hasn't thrown 100 innings or more since 2022, and this season, he began the year still recovering from shoulder surgery, then ended it unable to compete in the playoffs due to a lat strain.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 20

Brandon Woodruff does Brewers’ young staff significant favor with return

Being able to sign the Milwaukee Brewers‘ $22 million qualifying offer in restricted free agency is, from Brandon Woodruff’s perspective, a major boon.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

Brewers' Brandon Woodruff Breaks Silence After $22 Million Decision

The Milwaukee Brewers came into the offseason with two massive decisions pertaining to their pitching staff. Freddy Peralta is entering the final year of his contract.

Brandon Woodruff News / Stadium Rant / November 19

Brewers’ Woodruff Back For 2026 Season

Brandon Woodruff is back with the Milwaukee Brewers, at least for one more season. The popular starting pitcher signed a $22 million qualifying offer that secured his services to the Brewers in 2026.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 19

New Update Reinforces Why Brewers Need To Lock Up 2x All-Star Ace

The Milwaukee Brewers got good news on Tuesday when it was announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff had accepted the qualifying offer and ensured a return to Milwaukee.

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 19

MLB rumors: A 'clear favorite' for Cody Bellinger, plus what Brandon Woodruff's QO means for Brewers rotation

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Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Brewers reveal Freddy Peralta trade stance after Brandon Woodruff news

The Milwaukee Brewers turned heads on Tuesday when it was reported that star pitcher Brandon Woodruff will be staying for at least one more season with the club after he accepted the team’s qualifying offer for the 2026 campaign.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

After Brandon Woodruff’s $22M decision, MLB Insider suggests how Brewers could turn this to their advantage

The Milwaukee Brewers are known for making smart, calculated contract decisions. Sometimes that means one-year, higher-AAV deals like the ones given to Mike Moustakas and Yasmani Grandal in 2019.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 18

Trent Grisham, Brandon Woodruff Among Players to Accept 2025 Qualifying Offer

Heading into the winter, the Yankees didn’t have much outfield depth on their MLB roster, as Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham went to free agency. Grisham returned on November 18, as he accepted his qualifying offer.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18

Brandon Woodruff free agency decision makes Brewers payroll history

Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers will remain together for at least another season. The team announced Tuesday afternoon that Woodruff has accepted Milwaukee’s $22 million qualifying offer in restricted free agency, locking him in for his ninth Brewers season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 18

Potential Braves free agent targets accept qualifying offers

According to multiple reports, Brewers right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff is accepting his one-year qualifying offer worth just over $22 million to stay in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Two-time All-Star accepts qualifying offer from Brewers

Brandon Woodruff has accepted the one-year, $22.025M qualifying offer from the Brewers. The team confirmed that he’ll be back for another season after an excellent but injury-shortened 2025 campaign.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 12

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Brandon Woodruff

The Blue Jays should be in the market for starting pitching this winter, even after retaining Shane Bieber, who opted into his deal to return to Toronto.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / November 7

Should Brandon Woodruff Accept the Qualifying Offer?

The offseason is officially in full swing for the Milwaukee Brewers, and this week featured plenty of interesting roster decisions for the organization.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 1

Why Brandon Woodruff is a Worthwhile Risk for the D-backs

There are a number of free agent starting pitchers that may be of interest to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Some might be better fits than others due to the cost to sign.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Fastball on SI / October 28

Where Could Brandon Woodruff Land This Offseason? Two Perfect Fits for the Star Pitcher

The 2025 World Series is nearly in the books, which means the 2025–26 MLB offseason is right around the corner. Just six days after the Fall Classic wraps up, MLB free agents will officially be eligible to sign with new teams — and one of the biggest names available will be starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

Brandon Woodruff won’t be on Brewers’ NLCS roster

Brandon Woodruff has yet to take part in the Brewers’ postseason run, as the lat strain the veteran righty suffered in September kept him off Milwaukee’s NLDS roster.