Overview
- Woodruff was removed from his July 4 start after a sudden velocity drop and was placed on the injured list the next day as imaging later showed a new injury to his previously repaired right shoulder capsule.
- The club moved Woodruff to the 60-day injured list after consultations with team surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, and Woodruff told reporters he will undergo capsule surgery that will keep him out for the rest of 2026 and into the 2027 recovery window.
- Manager Pat Murphy said the outlook 'isn't good' and deferred further details to Woodruff, who is expected to speak to reporters about the decision in the coming days.
- Milwaukee activated Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list and optioned Jared Koenig to Triple-A Nashville to cover bullpen and roster needs caused by Woodruff’s absence.
- Woodruff is a longtime Brewer, a two-time All-Star and the franchise leader in ERA among qualifiers, so his likely long-term absence creates a major hole in the rotation and raises questions about the club’s depth as it protects a top record in the National League Central.