Summary
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will not play in the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs due to a shoulder injury. The Brewers hope he might recover in time for later rounds if they advance. The team will start Freddy Peralta in the first game of the series.
Key Facts
- Brandon Woodruff is out for the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs because of a shoulder injury.
- Woodruff had a right lat strain and missed the end of the regular season.
- He is a two-time All-Star and played a key role for the Brewers in past seasons.
- Woodruff made a strong comeback in 2025, with a 7-2 record and a 3.20 ERA in 12 starts.
- Freddy Peralta will start Game 1 for the Brewers in the series.
- The Brewers have a strong pitching lineup even without Woodruff.
- Woodruff might return for future series if the Brewers advance far enough in the playoffs.
