Brandon Woodruff Excels in Return From Shoulder Injury

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff, 33, ranked 17th in the latest 2025-26 free-agency rankings, has shown excellent form through five starts since returning to the big leagues. He had been sidelined since September 2023 due to a significant shoulder issue, but has managed to carve despite his fastball velocity not yet fully rebounding to pre-injury levels. Woodruff holds a 2026 mutual option that could impact his upcoming free-agent status.