Woodruff's Injury: Brewers' Rotation Shaken

It's May 1st, you're listening to Milwaukee Brewer's news today, AI Power Coverage of your squad.

Brewer's fans, brace yourselves.

Brandon Wooder's headed to the 15-day injured list with rice-shoulder inflammation.

He left Thursday star after just the second inning, his fastball dipping to 85 miles per hour from his usual 92.5.

Average.

They were called to reliever Eastern McGee from AAA Nashville to fill the spot.

The rotation was already thin, without Quinn Priester, who's still rehabbing a wrist injury from spring training.

Wooder've had been sharp in six starts this year.

30 innings pitched with a 3.60 ERA, 25 strikeouts, and only 7.

Walks. Even if his top speed hadn't fully returned from last year's shoulder issue.

Wooder've spoke to the media Friday, saying nothing structural's wrong, just inflammation he needs to clear up.

He expects a short stay on the list.

That short outing text the bullpen, though.

Shane Drowhand through four strong relief innings, but now needs rest.

For Wooder's Tuesday slot, options include Drowhand if he's ready, or guys like Coleman Crow,

Robert Gasser, or Logan Henderson from Nashville, who's rocking a 1.02 ERA there.

McGee adds bullpen depth after some up and down call-ups this season.

Milwaukee's got pitching depth to whether this, but losing their rotation leader, stings emotionally.

He's beloved in the clubhouse in Sparta.

30 win burst last year upon return.

They'll rally without him for now.