Brandon Woodruff supports young Brewers pitchers during 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Brandon Woodruff is mentoring young pitchers for the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2026 season. After overcoming shoulder surgery in 2023, he provides valuable insights and support as the team fields a roster with several inexperienced arms. Woodruff focuses on sharing strategies for reading swings and sequencing. His presence is crucial as the Brewers aim to develop their pitching talent in a competitive division.
- •Brandon Woodruff returned to the Brewers on a qualifying offer for $22.05MM.
- •He has made 18 big league starts since undergoing shoulder surgery in 2023.
- •Young pitchers like Kyle Harrison and Jacob Misiorowski benefit from Woodruff's mentorship.
- •Woodruff emphasizes the importance of learning from both coaching and peer experiences.
- •Pitching coach Chris Hook highlights Woodruff's value in creating a deeper clubhouse connection.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Value of a Veteran: How Brandon Woodruff is shaping the next generation of Brewers starters
"Brandon Woodruff may not be what he once was, but he provides an incredible resource for the Brewers future
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