Woodruff makes Brewers World Series roster after shoulder injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:39 · Archive

Brandon Woodruff has made the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series roster without pitching in 3½ months.

Brandon Woodruff has made the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series roster despite not pitching for over 3½ months after a shoulder injury. The 33-year-old two-time All-Star was placed on the injured list in early May after a reduction in his velocity. He returned in late June but suffered another velocity dip during a July 4 start at Arizona and has not pitched since.

Woodruff was expected to undergo anterior capsule surgery this summer, a procedure similar to one he had three years earlier. However, he learned the surgery would not be necessary and has been attempting to return to form since. The Brewers submitted their World Series roster Friday, with Woodruff replacing Chad Patrick on the 13-man pitching staff.

This is Woodruff's first chance to pitch in the World Series. 'It would mean a ton,' he said Thursday. 'This is why I play. The playoffs are my jam, per se. I love this time of year. I love pitching in the big moments.' He reported feeling good after throwing 23 pitches in a live batting practice session Tuesday. The Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays, with Game 1 in Milwaukee.

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• Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injuryBrandon Woodruff has made the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series roster without having pitched in a game over the last 3½ months.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 17:04
• Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injuryBrandon Woodruff has made the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series roster without having pitched in a game over the last 3½ months.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 17:04

In this story: Brandon Woodruff · Milwaukee Brewers · Tampa Bay Rays · Chad Patrick

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