Woodruff's Shoulder Inflammation: Brewers' Concerns

0:00It's May 2nd, Milwaukee Brewer's news today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Milwaukee Brewer's ace Brandon Woodruff had to leave his start against the Arizona Diamond Backs early on Thursday, even though the team crushed them, 13-1. His fastball velocity dropped off, and the next day, Friday, they put the 33-year-old writing on the 15-day injured list with right, shoulder inflammation. Woodruff talked to reporters after the move and downplayed it, saying he felt fine in the bullpen, but the ball just wouldn't pop out of his hand. During the game, he thinks this could be the minimum stay on the shelf, no big alarms yet. Before this, Woodruff was solid with a 3.60 ERA over his first six starts, racking up 25 strikeouts in 30 innings. Brewer's fans are hoping it's nothing serious, especially with the team sitting at 16 and 14, fourth in the National League Central. No official return date so far, but they'll watch him close for any setbacks.

1:01Milwaukee's pushing for consistency amid their up and down start. Meanwhile, the Brewer's kickoff a three-game road series against the Washington Nationals tonight at 6.45 p.m. Eastern, looking to keep the momentum rolling without their top arm.