The Milwaukee Brewers appear to be shifting towards some version of a retool, which includes one of their homegrown talents. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Brandon Woodruff is returning to the team on a two-year deal. The starting pitcher had been rumored to a move away from Milwaukee, but after negotiating with other clubs, he has decided to remain with the Brewers.
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Woodruff is set to miss most, if not all of the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery in October of 2023. Durability had never been an issue for the 31-year-old prior to last year, but a significant shoulder injury limited him to just 11 starts. Woodruff was great when healthy, going 5-1 record with a 2.28 ERA in 67 innings. The Brewers rotation is set to look much different in 2024, with both Corbin Burnes and Adrian Houser being dealt it separate trades this off-season.
With Woodruff now off of the board, teams will turn their attention to Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. Julio Urías is also a free agent, although his future remains cloudy after being investigated for a domestic violence case. The first game of spring training is just three days away, so these players will hope to resolve their situations sooner versus later.
