Brandon Woodruff, who last pitched in the majors Sept. 23, 2023, was within days of his return before an ankle injury put him on the injured list.

Brandon Woodruff’s highly-anticipated return to the Brewers’ big-league rotation was put on hold Monday when the right-hander’s 30-day rehab assignment came to an end, but he remained on the 15-day injured list with a new concern: Right ankle tendinitis.

Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff won't return to the majors quite as early as expected, as he is suffering from tendinitis in his right ankle.