Brandon Woodruff

Transferred to the 60-day IL with an anterior capsule injury in his right throwing shoulder — the same structure repaired surgically in 2023. His velocity cratered to 87 mph in a July 4 start before he was removed. Ineligible to return until at least Sept. 5; a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister is scheduled. The prognosis on a re-injured capsule that was previously reconstructed is concerning. Season likely over.

Inflamed labrum in his pitching shoulder — his second IL stint of the season (the first was a shoulder cyst). Left early vs Arizona on July 6. No timetable for return has been provided; the Brewers face a difficult rotation outlook heading into the second half.

Back on the IL with right shoulder labrum inflammation — his second stint this season for the same issue. His first absence ran from early May to mid-June (approximately six weeks). If this recovery mirrors the first timeline, he would not return until early August. No official timetable has been set. This is the second time in 2026 a labrum flare has derailed him.

NEW: 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation following the Thursday MRI. Fastball averaged 85.4 mph in his last start (down from 92.5 on the season). No timeline yet, but the velocity drop and shoulder/lat history suggest 4+ weeks is realistic. Easton McGee recalled.

NEW: Pulled after 1.1 IP Thursday with 'dead arm.' Fastball averaged 85.4 mph (none above 86.9) vs. 92.5 season average. MRI was Thursday night; Brewers will skip his next start while results are reviewed. No IL move yet but expected if MRI shows anything structural.

Pitcher List's top SP add. Woodruff is finishing his rehab from 2023 capsule surgery and is expected back next week. Even with the long layoff, his stuff has reportedly been intact in rehab outings — pre-surgery he was a top-10 SP. At 50% rostered, this is the time to claim and stash before he activates. Top-25 SP rest of season ceiling.

The comeback continues — 7 IP of one-run ball. Woodruff's velocity is back and the command has been sharp all month. If he slipped through your draft, fix it now. SP3 floor.

Started vs Arizona Diamondbacks (2W-1L, 3.77 ERA)

Started @ Miami Marlins (1W-0L, 4.32 ERA)