Brewers' Brandon Woodruff out, Wild Card series, possibly postseason
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 23: Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff will miss this week's Wild Card Series against Arizona because of a right shoulder injury.
"Frankly, his availability for the postseason is up in the air at this point," manager Craig Counsell said Monday, a day before the opener of the best-of-three series against the Diamondbacks.
Woodruff is dealing with what Counsell described as a capsular injury. He had been expected to start Game 2 for the NL Central champions, following Corbin Burnes.
Counsell said Woodruff is seeking a second opinion and likely won't have the results until the end of the week.
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Woodruff, a 30-year-old right-hander, was 5-1 with a 2.28 ERA in 11 starts. He last pitched on Sept. 23 in Miami, giving up four runs and six hits in five innings.
Woodruff made two starts in April, then was sidelined until Aug. 6 with a sub-scapular strain.
Tickets
Tickets remain available for Games 1 and 2, as well as for a potential Game 3 on Thursday, Oct. 5. Check brewers.com/Postseason or call 414-902-4000 for the most up-to-date ticket availability.
The start time for a potential Game 3 on Thursday, also at American Family Field, is also scheduled for 6:08 p.m. but is subject to change depending on results of other Wild Card series.
The easiest way for fans to guarantee tickets to 2023 postseason games at American Family Field is by placing a deposit on a 2024 Season Ticket Plan. To learn more about guaranteeing your spot, call 414-902-HITS or visit brewers.com/Seasontickets.
Single-game tickets for the National League Divisional Series games at American Family Field will be available for purchase on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. The full schedule of postseason pre-sales and single-game ticket opportunities can be found at brewers.com/Postseason or call 414-902-4000.
Associated Press contributed to this post.