The Milwaukee Brewers have been fighting to establish themselves in the National League Central, sitting only three and a half games behind the division leading Cincinnati Reds through the first full month of the season. The Brewers are fresh of an emphatic 13-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the win didn't come without its share of drama. With two outs in the second inning, starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff left the game after a reduction in his pitching velocity.

Woodruff does not expect to miss much time after an MRI revealed inflammation but no structural damage to his right shoulder.

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff said he considered it a 'best-case scenario' despite landing on the injured list with shoulder inflammation.

Brandon Woodruff was placed on the IL with a shoulder injury before the Brewers' game on Friday night against the Nationals.

Easton McGee has been recalled to take Woodruff’s roster spot

The Milwaukee Brewers won big on Thursday, but it was a rough game for Brandon Woodruff.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has gone on the injured list one day after a reduction in his velocity caused him to leave a game in the second inning. The Brewers announced Friday that the two-time All-Star was going on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. The Brewers recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Nashville.

The Brewers placed right-hander Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. He says he expects to throw again soon.

Brandon Woodruff left his start early on Thursday. If he misses time, the Brewers could be in trouble.