Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Brandon Woodruff, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 1, 2026, due to right shoulder inflammation. He exited his April 30 start against Arizona in the second inning after his fastball velocity dropped significantly from 92.5 mph to 85.4 mph. After evaluation by renowned shoulder specialist Dr. Keith Meister, who performed his 2023 shoulder surgery, Woodruff underwent a minor procedure to drain fluid from his shoulder. The Brewers received encouraging news that he would not require an extensive rehab assignment. Woodruff was cleared to resume throwing over the weekend and successfully completed his first bullpen session on Thursday, May 14, throwing 25 pitches. He reported being pleased with the session and is scheduled for a simulated game in Chicago on Monday. The organization remains optimistic about a return in mid-to-late May. Before the injury, Woodruff had posted a 2-1 record with a 3.60 ERA across six starts (30 innings).
Strengths
- + Favorable evaluation from Dr. Keith Meister with no new structural damage
- + Minor procedure successfully drained inflammation fluid
- + Cleared to resume throwing within one week of injury
- + Successful first bullpen session with 25 pitches
- + Woodruff expressed satisfaction with bullpen performance
- + Expected to avoid minor-league rehab assignment
- + Likely return within 15-day IL window or shortly after
- + Pre-injury performance solid (2-1 record, 3.60 ERA in 6 starts)
- + Manager Pat Murphy confident in quick recovery timeline
- + Two-time All-Star with proven track record when healthy
Injury Status: IL-15
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Brandon Woodruff is a sp for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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