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Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff exits start early in latest injury concern: ‘Felt kind of dead’

Nypost · · 393 words · By Mark Suleymanov
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“The two-time All-Star left his Thursday afternoon start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning after a concerning drop in his fastball velocity.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Brandon Woodruff left his start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning due to reduced velocity. Sources report him exiting midway through an at-bat in the second inning on Thursday.
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“Woodruff, whose heater has averaged 92.5 mph this season, per Baseball Savant, did not throw a fastball above 86.9 mph during his 21-pitch outing Thursday.”
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Two independent web search results corroborate that Woodruff's fastball averaged 85.4 mph and did not exceed 86 MPH during his outing on Thursday. These reports contrast this with his season average of 92.5 MPH.
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“After he delivered an 83.8 mph cutter for a ball to Arizona batter Nolan Arenado in the top of the second inning, Brewers manager Pat Murphy and the team’s training staff immediately came out of the dugout to check on their starter.”
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While the web search results confirm Woodruff left the game after an at-bat in the second inning, the specific details—throwing an 83.8 mph cutter to Nolan Arenado—are only detailed in the claim itself and not independently corroborated by the provided web search results. The web search results confirm the timing and the context (D-backs, second inning, reduced velocity) but not the specific pitch data.
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“Entering play Thursday, Woodruff was in the midst of a solid 2026, sporting a 2-1 record with a 3.77 ERA and 23 strikeouts across 28.1 innings.”
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The claim provides specific season stats (2-1 record, 3.77 ERA, 23 strikeouts across 28.1 innings for 2026). While web search results provide general stats for Woodruff (e.g., 20 strikeouts this season, 891 career strikeouts), none of the provided sources corroborate the precise 2026 season stats listed in the claim.
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“Woodruff, who missed most of the past two seasons due to injury, recorded at least five innings in each of his first five starts.”
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The claim states Woodruff missed most of the past two seasons due to injury and recorded at least five innings in each of his first five starts. The provided evidence confirms he is a two-time All-Star and has played in multiple seasons, but it does not contain specific data regarding his innings pitched in his first five starts or confirmation of missing the past two seasons.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brandon Kyle Woodruff is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2017 and is a two-time All-Star selection.
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web search NEUTRAL — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff cruised through the first five innings against Arizona on Monday, but his start unraveled quickly in a five-run sixth that all but erased a 6-0 lead.
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web search NEUTRAL — How many seasons has Brandon Woodruff played? Brandon Woodruff is in his 9th season.Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets …
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“He missed all of 2024 after undergoing right shoulder surgery to repair his anterior capsule and despite returning to the mound last season, managed just 12 starts before going down with a season-ending lat strain.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Woodruff underwent surgery to repair his anterior capsule in his right shoulder after the 2023 season. Furthermore, multiple sources confirm he missed the entire 2024 season. The claim's detail about making 12 starts last season is not corroborated, but the core facts (2024 absence, surgery) are strongly corroborated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brandon Kyle Woodruff (born February 10, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017 and is a two-time Al…
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“The Brewers – who traded ace Freddy Peralta and swingman Tobias Myers to the Mets during the offseason – will have to lean on their depth to cover his absence.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Mets acquired both Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers in a trade during the offseason (specifically mentioning January 2026).
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 21, 2026 · The Mets completed a deal late Wednesday night for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, a 29-year-old, two-time All-Star who produced a 2.70 ERA over 33 starts last season, as well as right-hand…
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web search NEUTRAL — The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brandon Sproat and minor l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 22, 2026 · The New York Mets ' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended late Wednesday when they acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta, as well as fellow right-hander Tobias Myers, fro…
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“Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, Chad Patrick, Kyle Harrison and a healthy Woodruff have been solid to begin the season for Milwaukee, which entered play Thursday with a 15-14 record.”
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The claim states the Brewers entered play on Thursday with a 15-14 record. While the web search results confirm the Brewers played on Thursday and are current news, none of the provided sources specify the exact 15-14 record for that date. The sources are general news updates about the team's activity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Milwaukee Brewers' Trevor Megill catches the ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Milwaukee.
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web search NEUTRAL — MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers pulled off the first 8-6-2 double play in MLB postseason history against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday night.
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