Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) has thrown off flat ground the last two days at a high effort rate and is hoping to throw a bullpen session this weekend. Woodruff has been out since April 11 with a Grade 2 subscapular strain and encountered a brief setback last week, but he appears to be improving now and could be ready to start a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after next week's All-Star break. The 30-year-old has made only two starts for the Brewers this year, so he's going to require at least a handful of minor-league starts before fantasy managers see him back in Milwaukee's starting rotation. The two-time All-Star needs to remain stashed in all fantasy formats.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) was able to throw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. The right-hander was able to mix in both fastballs and breaking pitches during this session. The expectation is that Woodruff will continue raising his pitch count during bullpen sessions until he's ready to face live hitters. The Brewers don't have a clear timetable for Woodruff's return to the field. It sounds like he's heading in the right direction, but fantasy managers will have to check back for more information.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session on Saturday. He threw 25 pitches, with 20 of them being fastballs. It's a positive update on the 30-year-old right-hander, who's been on the 60-day injured list since April because of a subscapular strain. Woodruff is expected to throw more in the next few days while adding more variety to his pitches. Certainly, fantasy managers eagerly await his return, which may hopefully come by late July.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), who took four to five days off from throwing, was back playing catch on Wednesday. He's been targeting the end of June to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation, but there are many steps ahead, including sustained long toss, bullpen sessions, live batting practice sessions and minor-league rehab starts. Woodruff was feeling good after playing catch Wednesday, so it's a good first step. The 30-year-old right-hander is currently on the 60-day injured list due to a Grade 2 subscapular strain in his right elbow, and fantasy managers must remain patient and keep him stashed in an IL spot. Before the injury, Woodruff allowed only one run on seven hits while striking out 12 in his first two starts of 2023.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had a "very positive" MRI follow-up on his right shoulder, according to General Manager Matt Arnold. The GM also told reporters that he expects Woodruff back in the starting rotation by the end of June. The hard-throwing 30-year-old hit the injured list earlier in April with a right shoulder strain so it's encouraging to hear that he's progressing. There's no set date for him to begin a rehab assignment as of now but that should be forthcoming given the positive news about his shoulder. Fantasy managers should stay tuned.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had an MRI exam in Arizona on Wednesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Woodruff remains shut down until doctors can determine how to best proceed. The 30-year-old right-hander went on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, but it sounds pretty serious, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a quick return at this point. The two-time All-Star can operate as an ace for fantasy managers when he's healthy, so he needs to remain stashed in all leagues for now. In two starts before his injury, he allowed just one run on seven hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 12 in 11 1/3 innings. Colin Rea has taken Woodruff's spot in Milwaukee's rotation and looked good against the Padres on Thursday.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will be placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, according to Todd Rosiak. The right-hander is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, but the club is hoping that he'll only spend the minimum amount of time on the shelf. In a corresponding move, the Brewers are promoting 27-year-old Janson Junk, who is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has limited action at the major-league level and owns a 4.74 ERA across 24 2/3 innings but has good command, exhibited by his 4.6% walk rate. He's pitched to a 0.90 ERA so far in Triple-A this season, but fantasy managers should be careful with Junk, who doesn't have the best stuff and likely won't rack up too many strikeouts.

Unsurprisingly, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been sharp so far this spring, allowing only two hits and an unearned run while walking none and striking out six in five Cactus League innings over two starts so far. The 30-year-old struck out four batters over three innings in his last start last Friday. He's expected to make his first start of the 2023 season in the second game on April 1 against the Chicago Cubs. It's clear that the right-hander is a fantasy ace, and managers should consider him a top-10 fantasy starter. The two-time All-Star has a 2.79 ERA (3.01 FIP), 1.01 WHIP and 401 strikeouts in 332 2/3 innings over 57 starts the last two years for the Brew Crew.

The Milwaukee Brewers and starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $10.8 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Woodruff continues to be one of the better pitchers in baseball after going 13-4 with a 3.05 ERA (3.08 FIP), 1.07 WHIP and 30.7 percent strikeout rate in 27 starts over 153 1/3 innings pitched last season. Injuries are a concern for the 29-year-old right-hander -- he's never topped 179 1/3 innings in his six major-league seasons -- but aside from those concerns, he's been very solid for fantasy managers. Woodruff has never had an ERA above 5.00 in any of his seasons and has only been over a 4.00 ERA once, in his rookie season in 2017.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was outstanding Wednesday night, striking out 10 batters over six shutout innings to lead the team to a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Woodruff allowed five hits and one walk and was credited with his 13th win of the year. This outing lowers Woodruff's ERA and WHIP to 3.05 and 1.09 with 183 strikeouts in 147 1/3 innings across 26 starts. He also has five straight quality starts, with double-digit strikeouts in each of his last four.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was superb on Saturday, striking out 10 batters in his club's 4-1 victory over the Yankees. His only blemish on the night came off a Josh Donaldson solo homer in the fourth as he gave up five hits and one walk over eight frames of work. After a rough start to the season, Woodruff has been in All-Star form since his return from the IL on June 28 by owning a crisp 2.55 ERA through the 15-start span. For the season, he's now 11-4 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 162 K through 135 1/3 IP as he looks ahead to his next matchup versus the Reds.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 batters on Saturday during his team's 7-0 win over the Cubs, although he had to settle for a no-decision. The right-hander was excellent by allowing just four hits and a walk over six-shutout frames, but his offense wasn't able to put up any runs until the late innings of the ball game. Woodruff got off to a slow start this season, but since returning from the injured list in late-June, he's posted a 2.35 ERA with a 79/19 K/BB over 65 IP. Woodruff should continue to put up stellar numbers the rest of the way as he'll look to get win number 10 next weekend in Arizona.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed two runs on a pair of solo homers during his outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. His final line included five hits, two walks, eight strikeouts, and the no-decision. Woodruff, 29, is now 9-3 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and .227 OBA through 18 starts in 2022. He has also posted 10.86 K/9 and 2.69 BB/9, keeping his strikeout rate in the double-digits for the fourth consecutive year. Fantasy managers should continue to roster and start the right-hander in all leagues.

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, fingers) from the 15-day injured list. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Woodruff missed nearly a month due to a pair of injuries. He first sustained an ankle sprain, then had his stint on the injured list extended due to complications caused by Raynaud's syndrome. The 29-year-old will be looking to get back on track after a rough first few months of the 2022 season. Over nine starts this year, he's gone 5-3 with a 4.74 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle, fingers) said "everything feels good, I'm healthy" after making a minor league rehab start for High-A Quad Cities on Thursday. Woodruff landed on the injured list on May 30 with a high right ankle sprain, and then he was diagnosed with Raynaud's syndrome, which has caused numbness in his fingers. The 29-year-old allowed a solo home run while striking out seven in five innings on Thursday, and all signs look clear for him to return to Milwaukee's rotation as early as Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Woodruff managed to throw 75 pitches on Thursday, so he shouldn't be limited at all when he returns to the Brewers rotation. His 4.74 ERA looks disappointing so far this season, but he also has a 3.82 FIP, a solid 28.5% strikeout rate and a high .315 batting average on balls in play, so Woodruff could see better results once he's back and healthy.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) threw off a mound for the first time on Thursday in St. Louis since spraining his ankle on May 27. However, manager Craig Counsell said that Woodruff's progress has been slowed by Raynaud's syndrome, a circulation issues in his right fingers. The good news is that the right-hander got back on a mound on Thursday, but it remains to be seen how Raynaud's syndrome will affect Woodruff's performance moving forward. He remains without a timetable to return from the injured list, and he'll almost certainly need a minor league rehab stint before he returns to Milwaukee's rotation. Before spraining his ankle, the 29-year-old had a disappointing 4.74 ERA and 1.24 WHIP while striking out 53 and walking 13 in 43 2/3 frames over his nine starts.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) is throwing off a mound on Thursday for the first time since he injured his ankle 13 days ago. Woodruff might not be able to return from the injured list when he's eligible on June 12, but he might not be far off after that. The 29-year-old right-hander sprained his right ankle at the end of May and will begin ramping up his throwing program. It remains to be seen if he'll need a minor league rehab assignment. Woodruff hasn't been nearly as good as he was last year, posting a 4.74 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 43 2/3 innings and nine starts, but his FIP of 3.82 is encouraging, and he's fanned 53 while walking only 13. Jason Alexander should get another start in the rotation while Woodruff works his way back.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) played catch on Thursday. It was the first time he played catch since landing on the injured list with a high right ankle sprain this past Monday. Woodruff was extremely encouraged by how he felt after playing catch. He told reporters, "It was kind of a pass or fail thing. It was either better or not. And it was better." He also stated that he was hopeful his stint on the injured list would be on the shorter end. This is all certainly encouraging news for the 29-year-old, who is 5-3 on the year with a 4.74 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. We should have more updates on his return timeline in the coming days.

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a high right ankle sprain. Woodruff suffered the injury in his last start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he'll end up missing at least the next two turns through Milwaukee's starting rotation. The 29-year-old right-hander was excellent last year for the Brew Crew with a 2.56 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 211:43 K:BB in 179 1/3 innings over 30 starts. However, he hasn't been quite as good in 2022, going 5-3 with a 4.74 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP and 53:13 K:BB in his first nine starts, covering 43 2/3 frames. With Woodruff and Freddy Peralta (lat) sidelined, Aaron Ashby and left-handed prospect Ethan Small have entered the Brewers rotation.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals early on Friday due to an ankle injury. Woodruff left the game before throwing a pitch in the fifth inning, calling out the team trainers to the mound. Despite the injury, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting on Saturday morning that Woodruff may make his next start, to the relief of fantasy managers and Brewers fans. Notwithstanding, fantasy managers should monitor the situation in the event that the Brewers take a cautious approach with Woodruff and place him on the 10-day injured list and have him skip his next couple of starts. Before leaving the game which the Brewers lost 4-2, Woodruff allowed two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings. On the season, Woodruff owns a disappointing 4.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts over 43 2/3 IP in nine starts.