"Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff was back with the club for a series against the Yankees after having fluid removed from his shoulder. He'll play catch this weekend as he nears a return to the mound, relays Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff's progression is encouraging, considering how he looked in his most recent outing."
"The veteran was removed after just six batters during an April 30 start against the Diamondbacks. His fastball was down more than 7 mph. Woodruff was soon placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. The 33-year-old Woodruff has dealt with shoulder and lat injuries for the past three years. He missed all of 2024 due to shoulder surgery."
"Despite operating at a lower velocity, Woodruff has been effective. He's working with three fastballs these days, adding a cutter to his four-seamer and sinker. The veteran is throwing his changeup more than ever. Woodruff delivered a 3.20 ERA with a career-best 32.3% strikeout rate in a dozen starts last year."
"Here's more from around the division Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge seems to have escaped serious injury after crashing into the wall on Friday against the Yankees. He was carted off the field and needed nine stitches to address a deep cut near his knee. Lockridge was back in the clubhouse on Saturday and hopes to return after close to a minimum stint on the IL, per McCalvey. Manager Pat Murphy was less optimistic, expecting the outfielder to miss at least a month."
Brandon Woodruff returned to the Brewers for a series against the Yankees after fluid was removed from his shoulder. He is scheduled to play catch this weekend as he nears a return to the mound. His recent April 30 start ended after six batters when his fastball velocity dropped by more than 7 mph, leading to an injured list placement for shoulder inflammation. Woodruff has managed shoulder and lat issues for three years and missed all of 2024 due to shoulder surgery. Even before the Arizona outing, his velocity was slightly down. He has been effective with three fastballs, including a cutter added to his four-seamer and sinker, and he is throwing his changeup more often. He posted a 3.20 ERA with a career-best 32.3% strikeout rate last year, and this season he has a 3.60 ERA through 30 innings despite fewer strikeouts.
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