Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff's rehab update signals near return

33‑year‑old right‑hander Brandon Woodruff, who has been on the 15‑day injured list with a shoulder issue, made a High‑A rehab start for the Quad Cities River Bandits. He threw 5 ⅓ innings, allowed three earned runs, struck out six batters and sat at 90‑92 mph on his fastball. The outing was described as “very productive,” with the goal of pitching 80‑85 pitches over five innings.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the performance means Woodruff will rejoin the major‑league rotation “soon,” likely in the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds that begins next Monday. The club hopes his return will bolster an already strong starting staff that includes Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison.

While the Brewers focus on Woodruff’s comeback, trade speculation has emerged about Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray as a possible acquisition, though financial and contractual factors present obstacles.