Brandon Woodruff
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June 10, 2026
Throws 68 pitches in rehab start
Woodruff (shoulder) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings in his first rehab start with the Brewers' Arizona Complex League affiliate Tuesday.
Analysis
The bottom-line results aren't what you want, but Woodruff did strike out five and got his pitch count up to 68. Per Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com, Woodruff averaged a shade under 91 mph between his four-seamer and sinker, which is down from his season average of 92.2 mph but up significantly from the mid-80s he was throwing in his final start before going on the injured list in late April. Woodruff is working on a lower arm slot, and he might need a couple more rehab outings to get comfortable before he rejoins the Milwaukee rotation.
June 9, 2026
Starting rehab stint
Woodruff (shoulder) was assigned to the rookie-level ACL Brewers to begin rehab assignment Tuesday.
Analysis
The right-hander has been throwing to live hitters the past couple weeks and recently lowered his arm slot, and he's now set to test that new slot in game action. Woodruff has been sidelined by shoulder inflammation since he showed significantly reduced velocity during his April 30 start versus Arizona, so he's likely to require a few rehab starts before rejoining the Brewers.
June 5, 2026
Could pitch in complex league
Woodruff (shoulder) is headed to the Brewers' spring training facility and could pitch in Arizona Complex League games, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Woodruff lowered his arm slot during a 42-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday, as he believes it had risen since right shoulder surgery. (For the record, Baseball Savant disagrees, listing Woodruff's 2026 arm angle at 43 degrees, which is right in line with his career norm). The right-hander is looking for an arm slot that he feels comfortable with, and he could remain in Arizona for a bit while he works on his mechanics. Woodruff believes he will be back to make multiple starts before the All-Star break, but the Brewers have not offered a target date for his return yet.