Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy recently sat down with Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. They discussed a variety of topics, in which one was the availability of starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff. Murphy ultimately said, “he won’t be ready (for opening day)”.
Brandon Woodruff underwent shoulder surgery in 2023
In October of 2023, Woodruff underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn capsule. He missed the entire 2024 season and now likely won’t be ready for Opening Day. Murphy said, “I think we’ve got to realize what he’s coming back from. He’s coming back from a shoulder injury that is quite serious, and that doesn’t always have a timetable that’s conducive to spring training starting.”
Where is Brandon Woodruff at in the recovery process?
A month ago, Woodruff spoke with the media and said that he was throwing 30 pitch bullpens. The plan after that was to throw simulated innings, pitch to live hitters, and get plugged in the Brewers pitching lab. At the time, Woodruff revealed that by design he had no clue where his velocity sat, but he was feeling really good.
Milwaukee Brewers fans should dampen their expectations for Brandon Woodruff in 2025
Despite not pitching at all last year, it’s important to keep in mind that Woodruff is recovering from a unique injury. While it’s disappointing that he may not be ready for Opening Day, or likely won’t make 30 starts or pitch 150+ innings, the focus should be on how he finishes the season. Given that he was unable to pitch in the postseason in 2023, the priority should be on building him up, keeping him healthy, and ensuring he’s at full strength for October baseball.
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