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Brewers Rule Brandon Woodruff Out of NLDS vs. Cubs With Lat Strain

Team officials say his repaired shoulder is intact, leaving open a possible return if Milwaukee advances beyond the Division Series.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins, Luis Castillo #58 and Sonny Gray #54 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers and Felipe Vazquez #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Jul 6, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Woodruff will miss the best-of-five series against Chicago as he rehabs a right lat strain.
  • Murphy emphasized the shoulder repaired in 2023 is 100 percent intact and unrelated to the current issue.
  • Because Woodruff is not throwing, Murphy called an NLCS appearance unlikely, with a World Series timeline viewed as more plausible if the Brewers advance.
  • The right-hander went on the injured list Sept. 21 after a strong 2025 return that included a 7-2 record and a 3.20 ERA in 12 starts following a July 6 debut.
  • Milwaukee secured a first-round bye with 96 wins and is setting its NLDS rotation without Woodruff.