Brandon Woodruff's anticipated return to the Milwaukee Brewers has hit yet another snag. The ace pitcher had been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville, scheduled for his final start before rejoining the big leagues. Unfortunately, during the second inning, Woodruff was struck by a comebacker at 108.2 MPH, resulting in a right elbow contusion. Although the initial diagnosis is hopeful, the Brewers will conduct further tests to assess the injury's severity. Woodruff's absence has been prolonged as he has not pitched in the majors since September 2023, raising concerns for a team looking to stabilize its rotation.

Despite the setback, the Brewers' rotation is currently in better shape than it has been in weeks, providing them with the flexibility to be cautious about Woodruff's recovery. A silver lining to this situation is that the complications Woodruff faced during his rehab have not originated from his surgically repaired shoulder. Fans and team management alike await the results of his X-rays, hoping for a quick resolution that will allow their star pitcher to return to form.