Brewers' Brandon Woodruff Remains on Injured List with Ankle Tendinitis

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff's return to the major leagues has been delayed due to right ankle tendinitis, which surfaced during his rehab stint with Triple-A Nashville. After a shortened rehab start where his velocity dropped noticeably, Woodruff and the Brewers decided he was not ready to rejoin the rotation as initially hoped. The Brewers emphasize that this is a legitimate injury and not a tactic to manipulate the roster. Woodruff, recovering from right shoulder capsule surgery and out since September 2023, has been cautious about his workload to avoid re-injury, with the team aiming for a home return against the Twins. Despite the setback, Woodruff has shown efficiency in his rehab outings, though his return timeline remains uncertain as he undergoes treatment and further evaluation. His comeback is highly anticipated, given the Brewers' pitching struggles and their position in the NL Central standings.