Woodruff's Arm: Brewers Cautious with Ace

0:00It's May 1st, this is Milwaukee Brewer's news today, powered by AI everything happening with your team. I'm Cory with the story. Milwaukee Brewer's pitcher Brandon Woodruff made a sudden exit from Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at American Family Field, and the team is playing it safe. Manager Pat Murphy says it's not looking like a structural injury right now, more like a dead-arm field where he couldn't get his usual velocity even, though there's no pain. Woodruff's history makes this extra concerning. He's a 33-year-old two-time all-star who missed big chunks of time after shoulder surgery and a lat-strain last year. The brewers are shutting him down for rest and running more tests before deciding on the injured list, prioritizing his long-term health over a quick return. With the in-house central race heating up, they need rotation stability, so expect contingency plans if he sits, but for now, it's all about smart. Touring to keep their ace in the game, Long Hall.