Brewers Still Weighing Woodruff’s World Series Roster Spot

The Milwaukee Brewers had not decided Thursday whether to include Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster, after the right-hander faced live hitters for the first time since a shoulder injury sidelined him in July. Team president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said the club was still discussing Woodruff and the rest of its roster ahead of Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, October 23. Woodruff threw live batting practice to Brewers teammates on Tuesday. One report put the session at 23 pitches, with his fastball reaching 90 to 92 mph, slightly below his season velocity. It was his first time facing hitters since his shoulder problem interrupted his season. The 33-year-old has not appeared in a game since July 4. He underwent shoulder surgery during the 2025 season, then experienced another shoulder issue this year. A season-ending operation was initially planned but canceled after signs of improvement. He began a throwing program in late August and threw from the mound during Milwaukee’s first two postseason series. Woodruff said Thursday that he wanted to be an option for the roster, while recognizing that the club had substantial factors to weigh. He said...