The Brewers placed right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right lat strain.

The injury occurred on the 13th pitch of Woodruff's bullpen on Saturday. He is set to see a doctor in St. Louis on Sunday, reflecting the urgency to get this assessed. That info will be sent to Dr. Keith Meister, who performed surgery on Woodruff's right shoulder in October 2023.

The move is retroactive to Thursday, meaning Woodruff will miss at least the rest of the regular season, but if he makes a quick recovery, he would be eligible to pitch in the National League Division Series, which begins Oct. 4. The Brewers can clinch the NL Central title and a first-round bye to the NLDS with a win or a Cubs loss on Sunday.

Woodruff has been sensational for Milwaukee since m

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