Woodruff's Injury: Brewers' Ace on IL with Shoulder Inflammation

0:00It's May 1st. MLB News Today starts now. AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. Milwaukee Brewers A's Brandon Woodruff just hit the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, right after dipping velocity in a start. Against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he only lasted into the second inning Thursday, throwing just 21 pitches, non-topping 86.9 miles per hour away, down from his. 92.5 season average. The team pulled him early, no pain reported, but his arm wasn't firing right. Woodruff spoke to reporters before Friday's game against the nationals, sounding optimistic after an MRI came back clean, no structural damage. He consulted team docs and his surgeon from master's operation, saying it's just inflammation that needs time to chill. This guy's a two-time all-star who's been with Milwaukee his whole career, even taking their $22 million qualifying offer to stick around. He missed all of 2024 post-surgery,

1:00but came back strong this year, going 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA in six starts. Recalling East and McGee from Triple A to fill the spot, he's 28 with a solid inning up top this season. Woodruff plans to rest it out and get back soon, keeping Brewers fans hopeful for the stretch run.