Brandon Woodruff pitches to Jackson Chourio as World Series nears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff participated in a live batting practice session on October 20, 2026, as the team prepares for the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Woodruff faced several key hitters, including Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and Christian Yelich while throwing 23 pitches at speeds ranging from 90 to 92 mph. This marked Woodruff's first live session in nearly four months following shoulder surgery and rehabilitation. The Brewers must soon decide whether he will be included on their World Series roster before the October 21 deadline.
- •Woodruff last pitched on July 4; his return seemed uncertain after shoulder surgery.
- •The Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series starting October 21.
- •A final decision on Woodruff’s roster spot is expected on October 21.
- •Woodruff faced Chourio, Turang, Yelich, and Bauers in the live session.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff Pitching To Jackson Chourio Before World Series Goes Viral (Watch)
"The Milwaukee Brewers are just days away from the biggest series in franchise history, and one of their best players is doing everything he can to be part of it. With the World Series approaching, Brandon Woodruff took another major step in his comeback Tuesday, facing some of Milwaukee’s biggest bats in a live batting [...]
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