Latest On Brandon Woodruff

The Milwaukee Brewers are considering whether to include pitcher Brandon Woodruff on their World Series roster after his return from a shoulder injury. Woodruff threw a 23-pitch live batting practice session, hitting 90 to 92 mph with his fastball. Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold indicated that discussions remain ongoing, while Woodruff acknowledged he has only faced live hitters once ahead of the Fall Classic against the Tampa Bay Rays.

A key complication involves MLB postseason roster replacement rules regarding chronic injuries. The Brewers reportedly contacted the league for clarification, as they are concerned they may not be allowed to replace Woodruff if he suffers a setback. Milwaukee carried 13 pitchers during the NLCS, leaving potential depth questions if Woodruff is limited in workload.