The Milwaukee Brewers may not have their three-headed monster rotation next season with reports that two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff underwent surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder.
The Brewers announced that the 30-year-old is expected to sit out most of the following MLB season, if not all, because of the injury, the Associated Press reported.
"Brandon is not only one of the best pitchers in our franchise's history, but is also a valued member of our organization off the field," Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said in a statement. "He and his wife, Jonie, have gone above and beyond here in the community. Brandon's health is our top priority at this point in time."
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It was an unfortunate development for the Brewers, who had a disappointing exit in the NL Wild Card playoffs against the Arizona Diamondbacks last week. Woodruff did not play in those playoff games.
Woodruff underwent surgery on Friday, October 13, in Dallas. Dr. Keith Meister performed the medical procedure that was first revealed on the eve of the Brewers' NL Wild Card series with the D-Backs, MLB.com reported.
The 30-year-old missed four months of the regular season due to a shoulder issue. He made two starts before he was subsequently placed on the injured list. He returned in August and started in nine more games.
Woodruff, Freddie Peralta, and Corbin Burnes make up the vaunted rotation for the Brewers.
Brewers on the clock
With this development, attention shifts to what the Brewers plan to do with Woodruff's contract situation. He is eligible for arbitration and can become a free agent after the 2024 MLB season.
Milwaukee must decide by November 17 whether to offer Woodruff a new deal. A multiyear deal offer is possible, although trading him is also an option.
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