Brandon Woodruff will not require shoulder surgery, reversing his mid-July announcement that he would undergo a season-ending procedure, per ESPN and MLB Trade Rumors.
The Brewers pitcher told Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he will begin a throwing progression on Wednesday, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The program is planned to last five weeks, with Woodruff aiming to pitch again before the 2026 season begins.
Woodruff, a two-time All-Star, has dealt with multiple arm issues in recent years. The specific nature of his shoulder injury and why surgery became unnecessary were not detailed in available reports.