BREAKING: The Milwaukee Brewers have placed pitcher Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain, raising serious concerns about his availability for the upcoming playoffs. This urgent development was confirmed just hours ago as the Brewers face crucial decisions about their postseason rotation.
Woodruff, 32, felt discomfort in his triceps during a bullpen session on Saturday, leading to an evaluation that revealed the issue originating from his lat. “It’s just one of those things that it’ll heal, it’ll get better. It’s just bad timing,” Woodruff stated from the Brewers’ dugout, emphasizing that this injury is not as severe as his previous shoulder surgery.
The Brewers, currently holding the best record in baseball, are grappling with uncertainty in their pitching lineup. This news comes just days after left-hander José Quintana was also placed on the 15-day injured list with a left calf strain, complicating playoff preparations further.
Manager Pat Murphy remarked on the situation, stating, “How we line it up and how we end up going with it won’t be too, too much of a surprise to anybody.” The team’s pitching rotation now relies heavily on Freddy Peralta and Quinn Priester, while rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski has struggled since returning from injury.
In a last-minute adjustment, the Brewers recalled left-hander Robert Gasser to start the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals today. Woodruff’s placement on the injured list is retroactive to Thursday, which adds to the urgency as the playoffs loom closer.
Woodruff, who has gone 7-2 in 12 starts since returning from shoulder surgery, reflected on his journey, stating, “The biggest goal of mine was to finish the year healthy.” As he prepares for further medical evaluations, fans are left wondering how this will impact the Brewers’ postseason ambitions.
The Brewers are also monitoring closer Trevor Megill, who could return for the season finale if his upcoming bullpen sessions go well. Meanwhile, Quintana continues his throwing program in hopes of a swift recovery.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on Woodruff’s visit to a specialist in St. Louis today. “All indications are it’s not the shoulder, and that’s a good thing,” Murphy noted, underscoring the challenges athletes face when returning from injury.
This latest injury raises significant concerns for Brewers fans and the organization as they aim for a World Series title. With the playoffs just around the corner, every detail matters more than ever. Stay tuned for further updates on Woodruff’s condition and the Brewers’ playoff strategy.
