Brewers Place Brandon Woodruff On 15-Day Injured List
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Key Points:
- Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, with left-hander Drew Rom called up from Triple-A to replace him on the roster.
- Woodruff left his start early after experiencing a significant velocity drop and will undergo tests to assess the shoulder issue, which is linked to a recurring cyst and a torn labrum he previously had surgery for in September 2023.
- This is Woodruff’s second shoulder-related IL stint this season; he had a minor surgery in May to drain fluid and remove a cyst, but inflammation has recurred, as expected by his doctors.
- Despite the injuries, Woodruff has maintained strong performance stats this season, including a 2.98 ERA and a 27% strikeout rate, but the team faces uncertainty about his availability for the postseason.
- The Brewers currently lead the NL Central with a 54-33 record and have managed injuries to key pitchers, including Woodruff, while preparing for potential workload management during their playoff run.
