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Brewers' Woodruff gamble: A future regret?
13 Apr
Summary
- Brewers extended a qualifying offer to Brandon Woodruff, who accepted.
- Woodruff's contract is one of the highest average annual values for the team.
- It remains uncertain if Woodruff will meet performance expectations this season.
The Milwaukee Brewers made a significant offseason move by trading their ace, Freddy Peralta, to the New York Mets for prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. This bold decision was facilitated by their extension of a qualifying offer to veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff.
Unexpectedly, Woodruff accepted the one-year, $22.025 million offer, bringing him back to Milwaukee. This contract is one of the highest average annual values in the team's history, a considerable investment for a small-market club.
Concerns linger regarding Woodruff's ability to remain healthy and productive. Having made limited starts between 2023 and 2025, questions remain about his durability. Although currently healthy and showing consistency, it's too early to definitively assess whether the Brewers will regret this decision.
