NewsWPLG Local 10October 23, 2026Miami-Dade County
Milwaukee Brewers add Brandon Woodruff to World Series roster ahead of Game 1
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff was named to the team's World Series roster for Game 1, replacing Chad Patrick without having pitched in a game for 3.5 months due to a shoulder injury. Team management determined Woodruff is healthy enough to contribute after he threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session.
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The roster change alters the Brewers' 13-man pitching staff for the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, introducing a two-time All-Star who has not pitched since early July while removing Chad Patrick.
Key Facts
- Brandon Woodruff was named to the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series roster for Game 1.
- Woodruff replaced Chad Patrick on the 13-man pitching staff.
- Woodruff had not pitched in a game for 3.5 months prior to the roster selection.
- Woodruff threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session on Tuesday before making the roster.
- Woodruff went on the injured list in early May due to a velocity drop, returned in late June, and last pitched on July 4.
- Chad Patrick went 9-4 with a 3.40 ERA during the regular season and did not pitch in the NLDS or NLCS.
- Tampa Bay added left-hander Garrett Cleavinger to its roster in place of right-hander Brody Hopkins.
Who's Mentioned
PersonBrandon Woodruff“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher added to the World Series roster”PersonBrody Hopkins“Tampa Bay Rays right-hander removed from the World Series roster”PersonGarrett Cleavinger“Tampa Bay Rays left-hander added to the World Series roster”locationTampa Bay“World Series opponent team location”PersonPat Murphy“Milwaukee Brewers manager”OrganizationCleveland Guardians“Team faced by the Rays in the AL Championship Series”locationArizona“Location of a July 4 start where Woodruff dealt with a velocity dip”OrganizationSan Diego Padres“Team defeated by the Brewers in the NL Division Series”PersonChad Patrick“Milwaukee Brewers pitcher replaced on the World Series roster”locationMilwaukee“Host city for Game 1 of the World Series”OrganizationNew York Yankees“Team defeated by the Rays in the AL Division Series”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Team defeated by the Brewers in the NL Championship Series”PersonMatt Arnold“Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations”