Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return
7 sourcesUpdated Oct 3, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a right shoulder injury, was left off the roster for the National League Division Series and says he is unlikely to be ready for a possible NL Championship Series. He is nevertheless working toward a long-shot return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series, which would be the franchise’s first appearance since 1982. Woodruff said recent throwing sessions have gone well and he hopes to throw off a mound soon; surgery that had been considered was ultimately deferred in favor of a throwing program. A return would require him to progress through mound sessions, recover between them and face hitters, leaving the team to weigh the risks on a tight timeline.
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If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.
Rushing back from a July injury sounds risky even for the World Series and the team should prioritize long term health over one series.
Woodruff has been a key starter for years so seeing him push for a World Series return makes sense if the shoulder holds up.
