Pitcher Brandon Woodruff makes Brewers’ World Series roster as he returns from shoulder injury

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been named to the team's World Series roster ahead of Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 33-year-old right-hander replaced Chad Patrick on Milwaukee's 13-man pitching staff despite not pitching in a major league game for the past 3½ months due to a shoulder issue. Woodruff threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session on Tuesday before being cleared for the roster.

Woodruff had previously expected to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after dealing with velocity drops on July 4, but later learned the operation was unnecessary. The decision carries roster risk under league replacement rules if his injury recurs. Meanwhile, the Rays adjusted their pitching staff by adding left-hander Garrett Cleavinger in place of right-hander Brody Hopkins.