Brewers sign Brandon Woodruff, 2-year deal with mutual option
Brandon Woodruff (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have signed right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff to a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2026, the team announced Wednesday.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated infielder Jahmai Jones for assignment.
"Back in November when we non-tendered Brandon, we said we had to make a very difficult decision relating to one of the best pitchers and human beings in franchise history," Matt Arnold, the team's general manager, said in a news release. "We also said we remained very open to his return to Milwaukee. Today, I am thrilled to say that Brandon has returned to the Brewers family. We look forward to guiding Brandon through his rehabilitation and ultimate return to the mound at American Family Field.
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Woodruff, who turned 31 on Feb. 10, was limited to 11 starts last season; he was on the injured list from April 11 through Aug. 5 with right shoulder inflammation. On Oct. 13, he had surgery to repair the anterior capsule in that shoulder – performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. He is expected to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming season.
The two-time All-Star owns a career record of 46-26 with a 3.10 ERA and one save in 130 games (115 starts) during seven seasons in the Major Leagues, all with the Brewers. Woodruff is the all-time franchise leader in ERA (min. 500.0 IP), WHIP (1.05 - min. 500.0 IP) and winning percentage (.639 - min. 50 decisions). His 788 career strikeouts rank seventh in franchise history.
Woodruff was selected by Milwaukee in the 11th round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft out of Mississippi State University.