Brandon Woodruff DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff's (ankle, shoulder) next minor-league rehab start is scheduled for Wednesday at an affiliate to be determined, according to MLB.com. Woodruff might pitch once more in the minors after that. The 32-year-old veteran was originally rehabbing from capsule surgery on his right shoulder that he had in October of 2023. He was getting close to his 2025 debut before experiencing right-ankle tendinitis, which caused the Brewers to shut him down briefly. Woodruff has restarted his rehab assignment, though, and threw four scoreless innings with two walks and two strikeouts last Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville. Barring another setback, Woodruff should be able to make his season debut for the Brew Crew in early July. He was a fantasy ace before his shoulder injury and should be rostered everywhere, but don't be surprised if he needs to shake off some rust.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, shoulder) looked good in his latest minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Nashville, as he threw four scoreless innings while allowing three hits against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Woodruff walked two and struck out two. The 32-year-old missed all of last season after having right-shoulder surgery in 2023 and was nearing a return to Milwaukee's starting rotation before injuring his right ankle on May 11. Woodruff is expected to need just one more rehab start before being activated for his 2025 debut. In seven rehab starts, he has posted a 2.43 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and nine walks at Nashville and High-A Wisconsin. Woodruff was a fantasy ace before his shoulder injury, and although it may take him some time to work back into that form, he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, shoulder) simulated multiple innings in a bullpen session on Sunday and is tentatively scheduled to start a new minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Woodruff will probably pitch at least two more times in the minors after having a setback during his recovery from right-shoulder surgery with right-ankle tendinitis. The 32-year-old injured his ankle on May 11 in what was expected to be his final rehab appearance, pushing back his 2025 debut. Because of the setback, he probably won't make his season debut in Milwaukee until early June. Expectations must be tempered for Woodruff this year after he missed all of 2024 following shoulder surgery, but the former ace should still be rostered in all fantasy formats and has the potential to help in the second half.