Brewers Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff to Two-Year Deal

[Jamie Cameron]

In a big move from the Brewers rotation with a view to 2025, the Crew have returned one of the best starting pitchers in the National League.

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Brewers right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff has agreed to a two-year pact to return to the team. Jon Heyman was first to report the news.

Woodruff is likely out for the 2024 season after undergoing surgery in October to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder. While we await the financial terms of the deal. The return of Woodruff offers the 2025 rotation a major boost, after Corbin Burnes was traded away to the Orioles in exchange for left-handed pitcher DL Hall and shortstop Joey Ortiz.

Woodruff, who turned 31 in February struggled with injuries throughout the 2023 season. After making two April starts, he was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, an ailment that sidelined him until August. He was effective when on the mound, accruing a 2.28 ERA and striking out 74 over 67 innings (11 starts). At the end of the regular season, Woodruff's velocity took a dip and he missed the Brewers' Wild Card series loss to the Diamondbacks.

MLB Trade Rumors projected Woodruff to earn an $11.6 million salary in 2024 through arbitration. In light of his injury status, it seemed likely that the Brewers would either non-tended Woodruff, or agree an extension, The Crew making the tough decision in favor of the former on November 17th. In agreeing a two-year pact, the Brewers will be able to monitor and manage Woodruff's rehabilitation from surgery while buying out his first year of free agency. Assuming a return to full health, Woodruff will headline the Milwaukee rotation as a 33-year old in 2025.

More to come.

 

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[jay87shot]

Sweet. Love this

If we can compete our playoff rotation could be nasty with Woody healthy.

[Trax]

Was hoping for this move.  It will be very interesting to see what kind of money we're talking here.  

[eddiemathews]

3 minutes ago, Trax said:

Was hoping for this move.  It will be very interesting to see what kind of money we're talking here.  

First year $3mm-$5mm; yr 2 mostly incentives with the same base that can run upwards of $12mm. Just guessing; I know nothing.

[Matt Breen]

Just nice to see it happen. Let's hope we all are happy with the results.

[Sixtolezcano]

I hope that most here will temper their expectations and keep in mind that his injury involves his shoulder. The range of outcomes are drastic. Here is hoping it works out well for both parties.

[Michael Trzinski]

2 hours ago, eddiemathews said:

First year $3mm-$5mm; yr 2 mostly incentives with the same base that can run upwards of $12mm. Just guessing; I know nothing.

Neither does Sgt. Schultz. 🤠

[Jim French Stepstool]

2 hours ago, eddiemathews said:

First year $3mm-$5mm; yr 2 mostly incentives with the same base that can run upwards of $12mm. Just guessing; I know nothing.

Pretty good guess except I'd think the 1st year is no more than 2-3mm.

Didn't want to get my hopes up but I thought this was the place he'd like to be, to try to come back from this. Glad he's still in the organization.