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.

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

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,

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations Friday when he faced hitters for the first time

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations when

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff continued his return by passing an early test during spring training

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

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. Woodruff will throw live batting practice,

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. Woodruff will throw live batting practice,

"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.

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

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