Brandon Woodruff exits start early with apparent injury against Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff left his July 4 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks early due to an apparent injury. Woodruff's fastball velocity was noticeably down during the fourth inning, topping out at 87.3 mph. After struggling to maintain speed, he was removed when athletic trainer Brad Epstein examined him on the mound. This was Woodruff's third start since returning from the injured list following a right shoulder impingement that led to prior 'dead arm' symptoms earlier this season. Updates on his condition are anticipated.
- •Woodruff leaves in the fourth inning against Arizona
- •Fastball dropped to 85.8 mph before exit
- •Athletic trainer visited mound before removal
- •Third start since returning from injured list
- •Previously dealt with right shoulder impingement
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes back on the injured list with shoulder inflammation
- 6:33 AMESPN MLB — Woodruff exits Brewers' loss with shoulder issue
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Woodruff leaves start early again with apparent injury
"Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff has gone back on the injured list with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, one day after a drop in velocity led to his early exit from a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers recalled left-handed pitcher Drew Rom from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move Sunday. Woodruff was removed from the Brewers’ 4-3 loss at Arizona on Saturday in the fourth inning after striking out Adrian Del Castillo on a 75.1-mph changeup.
"Starter Brandon Woodruff, 33, exited with an injury in the fourth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, and manager Pat Murphy said that the veteran would probably need to be placed on the injured list.
"Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff's velocity was down in the fourth inning before he was removed in Arizona
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 6:40 PMBrewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes back on the injured list with shoulder inflammation
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff has gone back on the injured list with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, one day after a drop in velocity led to his early exit from a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers recalled left-handed pitcher Drew Rom from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move Sunday. Woodruff was removed from the Brewers’ 4-3 loss at Arizona on Saturday in the fourth inning after striking out Adrian Del Castillo on a 75.1-mph changeup.
- ESPN MLBJul 5, 2026, 6:33 AMWoodruff exits Brewers' loss with shoulder issue
Starter Brandon Woodruff, 33, exited with an injury in the fourth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, and manager Pat Murphy said that the veteran would probably need to be placed on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:08 AMBrandon Woodruff leaves start early again with apparent injury
Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff's velocity was down in the fourth inning before he was removed in Arizona
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