Brewers' Woodruff, out since July, added to World Series roster

Milwaukee Brewers Add Pitcher Brandon Woodruff to World Series Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers have officially added veteran right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff to their 26-man World Series roster ahead of Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays (ESPN, 2026). Woodruff, the longest-tenured player on the Brewers, had been sidelined since July 4 due to a shoulder injury that was initially expected to require season-ending surgery (MLB.com, 2026). Following a successful rehabilitation program that allowed him to avoid the procedure, Woodruff demonstrated his readiness during a recent simulated game, where his fastball velocity reached 92-93 mph (ESPN, 2026). To accommodate his return, the Brewers removed right-hander Chad Patrick from the roster (MLB.com, 2026). While the team faced complex roster management decisions due to MLB postseason injury replacement rules, general manager Matt Arnold expressed confidence in the decision to include the two-time All-Star (ESPN, 2026). The Brewers enter the series following a franchise-record 103-win regular season and a dominant 7-1 start to their postseason campaign (ESPN, 2026).

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