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Brewers Hurler Who Conquered Tommy John Might Receive 'Unfair' DFA

Brandon Woodruff’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers rotation has set up an unfair DFA for someone else. It’s an unfortunate situation that FanSided’s Tremayne Person recently discussed.

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The return of Brandon Woodruff isn’t great news for one member of the Milwaukee Brewers. Woodruff is set to start on Sunday versus the Miami Marlins. It’ll be the first time Woodruff steps on a Major League mound since September 2023.

Brandon Woodruff News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

All-Star pitcher expected to return for Brewers Sunday

Woody’s return is finally almost here.

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'He's My Favorite:' Brewers Superstar Set For Long-Awaited Return

It's been a long time coming, but the Milwaukee Brewers now know when Brandon Woodruff will return to the mound at the big league level. Woodruff hasn't made a start for the Brewers since Sept.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Freddy Peralta Shares 3-Word Message About Brandon Woodruff's Return

The long-awaited, highly anticipated return of Brandon Woodruff to the Milwaukee Brewers rotation is soon to come to fruition. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters on Wednesday that it looks like Woodruff will be activated and start the game on Sunday against the Miami Marlins.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 2

Brewers 2-Time All-Star Receives Exciting Rehab Update

The Milwaukee Brewers are on the cusp of a significant addition to their rotation. Based on a rehab update delivered Monday, a key starter is set to return from a long and challenging recovery.

Brandon Woodruff News / Fastball on SI / July 2

Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Brandon Woodruff Finally Set to For MLB Return

Over 650 days since he last took the mound in the big leagues, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is finally set to make his long-awaited return.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / July 1

Brewers Reset Roster for Maximum Utility as Pennant Race Heats Up

It's not yet the official return of Brandon Woodruff. That, in all likelihood, will come this weekend in Miami—poignantly, the last place he threw a big-league pitch, on Sept.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Injured Brewers Starting Pitcher Back on Track with Rehab, Again

Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff, who hasn’t pitched in a MLB game since 2023, started his most recent rehab assignment for Triple-A Nashville.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 25

Brewers Announce Flurry Of Updates: 2 Good, 1 Bad

The Milwaukee Brewers announced some injury updates on Tuesday. Milwaukee has navigated signifcant injuries all season to this point. For example, All-Star starter Brandon Woodruff hasn't pitched in a big league game yet this year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 24

All-Star Watch: Brewers Could Be Just Days Away From Return

It sounds like the Milwaukee Brewers could be very close to getting All-Star starter Brandon Woodruff back on the mound in the majors. Woodruff hasn't pitched in a big league game since 2023.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 23

Milwaukee Brewers Release (Another) Promising Update on 2x All-Star Brandon Woodruff

The Milwaukee Brewers, after weeks of trying to weather a storm of injuries, have finally settled in on a regular five-man starting rotation. Freddy Peralta, of course, remains the ace and has made every single one of his scheduled starts.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 23

Milwaukee Brewers Get Great Update on 2 Key Starters Rehabbing from Prolonged Injury Stints

From the sound of it, the Milwaukee Brewers will finally see Nestor Cortes and Brandon Woodruff on the mound at some point soon. According to reports, both starting pitches are making good progress in their recovery regimens.

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Brewers Could Pursue Ex-Yankees Hurler With 1.02 WHIP In Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching staff has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency this season. Brandon Woodruff, once a cornerstone of Milwaukee's rotation, suffered a setback in June and was sent to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow contusion.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 16

Brandon Woodruff Next Rehab Step Revealed For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have had some bad luck this season when it has come to All-Star Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff missed the entire 2024 Major League Baseball season with a shoulder injury.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 15

Milwaukee Brewers: Brandon Woodruff Injury Update After 60-Day IL Move

The Milwaukee Brewers, after months of instability, finally have a reliable five-man starting rotation. Their ace, Freddy Peralta, is the only established MLB starter who has remained healthy all year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 9

Brandon Woodruff Breaks Silence On Latest Brewers Setback

The Milwaukee Brewers star can't catch a break right now. Milwaukee ace Brandon Woodruff hasn't appeared in a game at the big league level since Sept. 23, 2023.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Brewers two-time All-Star pitcher hits snag in return to mound

He has been out since the end of the 2023 campaign recovering from shoulder surgery.

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Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff gets X-ray result amid injury concerns

Just when it seemed like Brandon Woodruff was finally nearing the end of a long road back to the Majors, another setback has fans — and the Milwaukee Brewers — holding their breath.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Brewers Holding Their Breath After Scary Brandon Woodruff Injury on Rehab

For the second time, just as Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was making his final scheduled rehab start for Triple-A Nashville, he's suffered an injury that is likely to delay his return from the injured list. The first time, Woodruff was dealing with an ankle injury that flared up in his rehab outing.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Brandon Woodruff Provides Huge Update on His Pending Return to Brewers

The original date the Brewers had pegged for Brandon Woodruff's highly anticipated return to the mound came and went without a sighting of Big Woo. The sold out Saturday night crowd got their cribbage boards and saw a 7-0 loss. That's because after last Sunday's rehab start in Triple-A Nashville, Woodruff came down with ankle tendinitis.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Brewers right-hander pulled off rehab assignment due to ankle injury

He seemed on the cusp of returning to the Brewers but that will have to wait a bit longer.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / January 10

Could return to form of ace end Brewers' joker status in playoffs?

After missing the entire 2024 season following surgery on the anterior capsule in his right shoulder, Brandon Woodruff aims to return to ace status for the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Report: Brewers received interest in injured ace ahead of non-tender deadline

The Brewers parted ways with right-handed ace Brandon Woodruff ahead of the non-tender deadline late last week, making the 30-year-old a free agent for the first time in his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2023