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Brandon Woodruff’s season just took a major hit as he’s once again sidelined with an inflamed labrum in his shoulder — the same issue that derailed him earlier this year. Forced to exit his start against the Diamondbacks in the fourth inning after his fastball plummeted from 91-92 mph to the mid-80s, the two-time All-Star now faces another extended absence. This marks his second setback this year, following a six-week layoff and a recent return after surgery to remove a cyst. Despite strong outings in his first two starts back — including a clean line of no runs — Woodruff’s 2024 campaign has been frustrating, with only eight starts and a drop in velocity. A cornerstone of the Brewers’ rotation for nine seasons, Woodruff boasts a stellar career record and even finished fifth in Cy Young voting in 2021 — but recurring shoulder woes, including last year’s surgery, have plagued him. This latest injury adds another layer of pressure to Milwaukee’s already strained pitching staff as they fight to stay competitive down the stretch.

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