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The Brewers Brandon Woodruff Dilemma: Will the veteran ace pitch in the World Series?

On the 4th of July, Brandon Woodruff threw what he and many thought would certainly be his last pitch of 2026 and potentially the last pitch of his entire career. Soon, it was revealed that doctors believed surgery would be…

By Dave Gasper · Brew Crew Ball

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:01 PM

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Writer Dave Gasper argues the Milwaukee Brewers will include Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster.
Woodruff avoided major shoulder surgery after August medical checks showed his arm healed faster than expected.
Woodruff threw a 31-pitch bullpen session in Los Angeles and reported feeling confident in his pitches.

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is progressing toward a potential return for the World Series after avoiding shoulder surgery in August. Following a fast recovery and throwing sessions, Woodruff stated it would be hard to keep him off the roster as Milwaukee clinched its first World Series appearance in 44 years.

Writer Dave Gasper argues that Milwaukee will ultimately include Woodruff on the roster, suggesting unused postseason pitchers Kyle Harrison and Chad Patrick provide roster flexibility. Gasper believes Woodruff could pitch an inning or two, though Milwaukee has not yet announced its official World Series roster.

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