The Milwaukee Brewers are in the middle of a series against the Atlanta Braves. During this series, the Brewers got an update on Brandon Woodruff.
Game 1 was a pitcher’s duel between Jacob Misiorowski and Chris Sale. Misiorowski was named the Player of the Game. Misiorowski threw six innings while collecting six strikeouts and allowing two walks.
UPDATE: The Brewers won game two by a final score of 4-1. Jake Bauers scored the game-winning home run.
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Brandon Woodruff Update
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 28: Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks back to the dugout in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on June 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MLB insider Curt Hogg provided an update on Woodruff that everyone will be pleased to learn about.
“Just talked with Brandon Woodruff, who in a twist didn’t need surgery and will start throwing progression Wed. As he exhausted his options pre-surgery, 4-week scan showed unexpected healing, so he went to Dr. Meister, who said surgery was not recommended. “I’m thankful,” he said,” Hogg reported via a social media post.
Hogg then explained Woodruff’s plan moving forward.
“The plan is for Woodruff to have a throwing progression for 5 weeks, then reevaluate. He has no expectations/timetable after that. The plan was to get surgery when he left Milwaukee in late July, he reiterated, before scans in early August and Meister’s opinion changed things,” Hogg said.
Woodruff is a 33-year-old starting pitcher who is currently on the IL.
Looking at Brandon Woodruff
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 06: Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Woodruff pitched in nine games before going on the IL.
In those games, Woodruff collected 47 strikeouts, a 0.84 WHIP, and a 2.98 ERA. Additionally, Woodruff has a 2-2 win-loss record.
On July 12th, Woodruff was moved from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL because of right shoulder inflammation.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Atlanta Braves
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 21: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Brewers are currently the top team in the NL Central division. They are six games ahead of the Chicago Cubs, 14.5 ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals, 17.5 ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and 19 ahead of the Cincinnati Reds.
With Friday night’s victory, the Brewers became the first team in the MLB to record 80 wins.
Saturday’s game will be broadcast at 12:10 PM Mountain Time, 2:10 PM Eastern Time. It will feature the pitching matchup of Martin Perez against Logan Henderson.
The Brewers are running away with the division. However, with the playoffs not too far away, it’s better for them to put the pedal to the metal than ease up.
Buckle up, Brewers fans; it could be a very interesting last month plus of the regular season.
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Brandon Woodruff News During Braves Series