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Brewers Place Woodruff on 10-Day IL After Shoulder Injury

7/5/2026

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Summary

Woodruff to IL

The Brewers placed right-hander Trevor Woodruff on the 10-day IL on July 5, 2026, for an inflamed labrum.
Manager Pat Murphy said Woodruff injured his shoulder during his July 4 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing three runs in 3.2 innings and taking the loss.
He posted a 2.98 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and a 47:10 K:BB ratio over 45.1 innings while spending six weeks on the IL from early May to mid-June.

Summary

Brewers Need Starter

Milwaukee awarded Trevor Woodruff a qualifying offer despite shoulder injuries that limited him to 33 starts after October 2023.
Logan Henderson completed a 68-pitch rehab outing and will start on July 9 versus the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Brewers lead the National League Central by six games but may need to add a starter before the August 3 trade deadline to sustain a postseason run.

Summary

Woodruff Shoulder Woes

Pitcher Brandon Woodruff said his shoulder pain comes in waves and frustrates him.
He hopes the shoulder will hold through the rest of the season before reassessing.
Woodruff’s fastest pitch in the fourth inning was 87 mph, after which his velocity dropped sharply.
Since 2023 he has been limited to 32 starts and avoids extending outings when discomfort returns.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 the New York Mets, led by manager Davey Johnson, posted a 91-71 record but failed to reach the playoffs, a shortfall that highlighted the risk of relying on a single ace. Observing this, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Julio Machado and Kevin Brown from the Mets on August 31, emphasizing pitching depth before the trade deadline.

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Woodruff to IL

The Brewers placed right-hander Trevor Woodruff on the 10-day IL on July 5, 2026, for an inflamed labrum.
Manager Pat Murphy said Woodruff injured his shoulder during his July 4 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing three runs in 3.2 innings and taking the loss.
He posted a 2.98 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and a 47:10 K:BB ratio over 45.1 innings while spending six weeks on the IL from early May to mid-June.

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