Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Brewers are discussing a Brandon Woodruff trade with multiple teams.
Woodruff is a fascinating case to watch leading into the non-tender deadline on Friday, as he underwent surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder last month and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2024 season. He’s arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter and is expected to make around $11 million via arbitration in 2024. It would be a luxury for the Brewers to keep him around in this case. Woodruff has stated his optimism about pitching at some point next season, but that’s far from a guarantee. And so, a potential acquiring team would either hope for a strong finish in 2024 and give a qualifying offer next winter or perhaps work out a multi-year deal this offseason. Either way, it’s risky. The Brewers could decide to tender Woodruff a contract and trade him later, but it’s possible the situation could come to a head on Friday.