Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations when he faced hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season.

Brandon Woodruff will throw live batting practice, the latest step forward in the two-time All-Star’s comeback after he missed the 2024 season while recovering from surgery.

Woodruff could help take the Brewers to another level in 2025. The Brewers won 93 games last year without him but lost Willy Adames and traded Devin Williams to the New York Yanke

Pitchers and catchers have reported to Brewers spring training and there has been much angst about Brandon Woodruff and his recovery from a 2023 shoulder surgery. Woodruff has been an ace for the Milwaukee Brewers for a long time and after missing all of last season,

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations Friday when he faced hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff will face hitters for the first time in more than a year Friday as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury.

As Brewers' Brandon Woodruff is working his way back to playing, he made a huge step Friday as he discusses his possible return.

Obviously, I was nervous and jittery,” Woodruff said. “It's the first time in a year-and-a-half, but I felt good. I think it went a lot better than I expected it to. I needed this. I needed to face hitters.

There's still a ways to go before he's ready to pitch in games, but Brandon Woodruff takes a big step Friday when he throws live batting practice.

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff will face hitters for the first time in more than a year Friday as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury.

Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 1 of the Wild Card Series presented by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Tuesday,

"Obviously, I was nervous and jittery," Woodruff said. "It's the first time in a year-and-a-half, but I felt good. I think it went a lot better than I expected it to. I needed this. I needed to face hitters.