{
  "id": 9457324,
  "title": "Brewers Could Be Getting Two-Time All-Star Pitcher Back For Postseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/brewers-could-be-getting-two-time-all-star-pitcher-back-for-postseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:24:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brewers-could-getting-two-time-012454822.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Milwaukee Brewers may soon have a familiar face back on the roster, one of their most experienced players and a two-time All-Star pitcher. Brandon Woodruff, who battled shoulder injuries and missed the entire 2024 season, is reportedly on track to make a return for the postseason. Woodruff had a 2.98 ERA through nine starts this season before his injuries, but his return would likely be limited to relief appearances due to his age and diminished fastball velocity. Despite this, the veteran left-hander remains a valuable asset with his strong command and ability to earn strikeouts. The Brewers already boast an impressive bullpen, but adding Woodruff could provide some much-needed depth and stability in late-game situations. While there is still considerable uncertainty surrounding his availability and health, Woodruff's track record and experience make him a promising candidate to bolster the Brewers' postseason roster.",
  "summary": "The Milwaukee Brewers might be getting a huge arm back for October",
  "key_points": [
    "Brandon Woodruff, two-time All-Star pitcher, set to return for postseason",
    "Woodruff battled shoulder injuries, missed entire 2024 season",
    "Likely limited to relief appearances due to age and velocity decline"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Brandon Woodruff's potential return for the postseason bolsters the Brewers' bullpen with a veteran presence, adding depth and stability in late-game situations with his strong command and ability to earn strikeouts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}