Brewers confirm new shoulder injury for Brandon Woodruff, seek second opinion
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was diagnosed with a new injury to his right shoulder after leaving his latest start early. The injury was identified as involving his anterior capsule, which had previously been surgically repaired. Following an MRI, the team plans to consult surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion. Woodruff, who holds a 2.98 ERA this season, had just returned from a nearly two-month hiatus due to surgery for a cyst. Manager Pat Murphy acknowledged the difficulties of Woodruff's situation while expressing support for the pitcher’s positive outlook.
- •Woodruff exited his last start early due to shoulder discomfort.
- •An MRI revealed a new injury after surgery to repair his previous condition.
- •He has a 2.98 ERA over nine starts this season.
- •The Brewers will consult Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion.
- •Woodruff had previously been sidelined for nearly two months this season.
- 2:46 AMESPN MLB — Brewers find new injury to Woodruff's shoulder
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
"Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was diagnosed on Wednesday with a new injury to his troublesome right shoulder after exiting early from his most recent start and returning to the injured list. The Brewers planned to send Woodruff to surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation. The 33-year-old experienced a drop in velocity on Saturday at Arizona and was removed during the fourth inning of his third start since coming off the injured list, where he'd spent nearly two months after minor surgery to remove a cyst.
"The Brewers said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's anterior capsule and are seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 9, 2026, 2:46 AMBrewers find new injury to Woodruff's shoulder
The Brewers said an MRI exam revealed a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's anterior capsule and are seeking a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:18 AMBrewers find a new injury to Brandon Woodruff's troublesome shoulder and plan a second opinion
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was diagnosed on Wednesday with a new injury to his troublesome right shoulder after exiting early from his most recent start and returning to the injured list. The Brewers planned to send Woodruff to surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion after initially diagnosing him with inflammation. The 33-year-old experienced a drop in velocity on Saturday at Arizona and was removed during the fourth inning of his third start since coming off the injured list, where he'd spent nearly two months after minor surgery to remove a cyst.
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