Brandon Woodruff Added To Brewers’ World Series Roster After Shoulder Injury
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been added to the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series roster as he returns from a shoulder injury, having not pitched for 3.5 months. This roster move was submitted before Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee.
Evansville, IN, October 23, 2026 —
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been added to the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series roster as he returns from a shoulder injury. The roster move was submitted before Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee.
Woodruff had not pitched for 3.5 months, according to the information provided. The summary does not specify when the shoulder injury occurred, what treatment or rehabilitation he received, or whether he is expected to pitch in Game 1 or later in the series.
The roster addition places Woodruff among the Brewers’ players listed for the World Series, but further details about the move were not provided. The available information does not identify which player, if any, was removed from the roster to make room for him, or describe the club’s reasoning for the change.
It also does not state whether Woodruff has resumed throwing or pitching in preparation for a game. His role, availability and expected workload during the series were not specified. The length of his absence is given as 3.5 months, but no exact date for his most recent appearance was included.
The move was submitted before the opening game, which is scheduled to be played in Milwaukee, according to the summary. No date for Game 1, details about the opposing team, or additional roster changes were provided. Further information about Woodruff’s status and how the Brewers plan to use him was not included.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.
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