Woodruff's Arm Trouble: Brewers' Concerns Grow

On April 30, Brewer's ace Brandon Woodruff had a rough start against the Diamondbacks, throwing

fastballs averaging just 85 miles per hour.

That's a huge drop from his season average of 92.5.

He looks stiff on the mound and got pulled after one single in the second inning.

Coaches and trainers rushed out after noticing his delivery was way off, with no velocity

above 86.

The bullpen warmed up, but stayed put as they huddled and decided to shut him down quick.

Major Pat Murphy called it on the broadcast, saying Woodruff fell dead in the arm with

no pain, just no zip.

They've seen minor stuff before, but nothing this bad, and he's too key to risk.

Woodruff's battle back from major shoulder surgery that wiped out all of 2023, and most

of last year, plus a lat strain that sidelined.

Him for the playoffs.

The team eased him in this spring to keep him healthy all season.

We'll hear more soon from the Brewer's on tests in next steps, but for now, fingers

crossed the star stay locked in for the long haul.

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