Woodruff Exits Start Early with Arm Issue, Velocity Drop; Will Miss Next Start

Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff exited his Thursday start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning after displaying a concerning drop in velocity, stating he 'felt kind of dead.' Manager Pat Murphy confirmed an arm issue, and Woodruff will be given time off, missing his next scheduled start. The team is currently evaluating the severity of the injury to determine his timeline for returning to the mound. The two-time All-Star continues to battle injury concerns.