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Woodruff's Shoulder Inflammation: Brewers Call Up McGee

Milwaukee Brewers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·May 1, 2026·1:18

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Milwaukee Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff, dealing with right shoulder inflammation, has been placed on the injured list. His fastball velocity dropped significantly in his last outing, leading to his early exit. The team has called up Easton McGee from Triple-A Nashville to fill the void. Woodruff, who recovered from shoulder surgery, has a history of lat strains but started the season on time. McGee, with some big-league experience, will keep the rotation going.

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It's May 1st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Milwaukee Brewer's news today, your AI Power Team Report.

Milwaukee Brewer's ace Brandon Woodruff just hit the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, right after dipping out early in.

Thursday's blow-out win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His fastball's average just 85.4 miles per hour across 21 pitches, nowhere near his season norm of 92.5.

And nothing topped 86.9. The team wasted no time, calling of right-hander Easton McGee from AAA Nashville ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals.

Manager Pat Murphy broke it down post-game, saying Woodruff doesn't feel hurt, but his arm just fell dead like nothing was coming out.

They got to play a safe with him after past issues. Woodruff bounced back from shoulder surgery that wiped out his whole 2024 season, then went 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA.

In 12 starts last year, a lat strain sidelined him for the playoffs before that, but he started this year on time.

This season he's 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA over six starts, locked in with the brewers on a 22 million qualifying offer.

McGee steps in with some big leak innings under his bell, keeping the rotation rolling as they push forward.