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Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers World Series roster months after ‘season-ending’ injury

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Blinn, M. (2026, October 23). Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers World Series roster months after ‘season-ending’ injury. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/brandon-woodruff-makes-brewers-world-series-roster-months-after-season-ending-injury/

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Brandon Woodruff, a 33-year-old Brewers pitcher who was sidelined with a shoulder injury since July, has been named to Milwaukee’s World Series roster for Game 1 against an unnamed opponent on Friday. Initially scheduled for surgery due to a capsule issue in his right shoulder, Woodruff recovered faster than expected and began throwing again in August. His fastball reached the low 90s during a simulated game this week, impressing manager Pat Murphy enough to earn him a spot despite potential roster limitations. Woodruff’s ERA was 2.98 with 47 strikeouts and 10 walks over 45 1/3 innings in nine starts this season.

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Brandon Woodruff has been named to the Milwaukee Brewers' 26-man roster for the World Series despite a shoulder injury that was initially deemed season-ending. The 33-year-old pitcher, who is the longest-tenure member of the team, had planned to undergo surgery on his right shoulder but recovered faster than expected and began throwing in August. His fastball reached the low 90s during a simulated game on Tuesday. Woodruff expressed excitement about potentially contributing to the World Series win, regardless of his playing time. The Brewers' decision is somewhat risky as they may not be able to replace him due to rules regarding non-chronic injuries.

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🔮 The 33-year-old is the longest-tenure member of the Brewers and was set to have surgery to repair a capsule in his right shoulder — the same shoulder that caused him to miss all of 2024.

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The Brewers pitcher, shelved with what was believed to be a season-ending shoulder injury in July, was named to Milwaukee’s 26-man roster ahead of Game 1 against the Rays on Friday. asserted

what → shelve → Friday

The 33-year-old is the longest-tenure member of the Brewers and was set to have surgery to repair a capsule in his right shoulder — the same shoulder that caused him to miss all of 2024. asserted

him → set → 2024

In August, he announced he’d healed fast enough to not need the procedure and began throwing. asserted

he → announce → procedure

On Tuesday, his fastball hit the low 90s in a simulated game. asserted

fastball → hit → game

“I’ve probably made (the team’s) decision a little bit harder, which is a good problem for them,” Woodruff said Thursday. asserted

Woodruff → make → them

“I’m lucky, I’m blessed, we got a chance to win the World Series, and regardless of what happens, I will be just as excited to win if I’m on the roster or not.” asserted

I → ’m → roster

His inclusion is a bit of a gambit for Milwaukee, as he may not be able to be replaced on the roster due to rules regarding non-chronic injuries. uncertain

he → replace → injuries

“We’d love to do it,” manager Pat Murphy told reporters Thursday. asserted

Murphy → love → reporters

“But we have responsibility to those 20-some guys in there and to the organization and to the city and to whoever else we’re responsible to.” asserted

we → have → whoever

In the end, they did it, and will now have their two-time All-Star back in action — potentially as a starter, per The Athletic. asserted

Star → do → Athletic

Woodruff went 2-2 in nine starts on the season, posting a 2.98 ERA to go with 47 strikeouts and 10 walks over 45 1/3 innings. asserted

Woodruff → go → innings

With Woodruff on the World Series roster, the Brewers left right-hander Chad Patrick off after he didn’t pitch in the NLCS sweep of the Dodgers. asserted

he → leave → Dodgers

Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers World Series roster months after ‘season-ending’ injury

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