Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is added to the team’s World Series roster after missing action since July 4 with a shoulder injury. Multiple outlets report he replaces Chad Patrick on the Brewers’ 13-man pitching staff, and that the roster change occurs as the Brewers submit their World Series lineup ahead of Game 1.
The coverage frames Woodruff’s return in slightly different ways. ESPN and CBS emphasize the length of his absence and that he has not pitched since July 4. Yahoo Sports and The Athletic highlight the comeback context, noting Woodruff is a two-time All-Star who had expected to need season-ending shoulder surgery but avoided it. Newsweek adds that Woodruff is dealing with uncertainty about making the roster, while another Yahoo/AP write-up stresses he has not pitched in roughly 3½ months and confirms the roster submission timing.
Across the reports, the key shared points are Woodruff’s shoulder-related layoff, his World Series inclusion, and the roster spot he takes, with most outlets also noting his veteran status.
