Expectations mount for Brandon Woodruff to anchor a young Brewers' staff
Are 25+ starts possible for the veteran?
Expectations mount for Brandon Woodruff to anchor a young Brewers' staff originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten off to a great start so far this season.
They took on the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day and had zero problems pushing runs across the board. They outhit their opponents 12-4 while Jacob Misiorowski did exactly what he needed to do. He went five strong innings, giving up one run on two hits while striking out 11.
They will have a day off on Friday before they get back to it. Chad Patrick will likely get the start Saturday, and Brandon Sproat is likely to get the ball on Sunday. MORE: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski matches MLB history made most recently by Felix Hernandez in 2007 Expectations mount for Brandon Woodruff to anchor a young Brewers' staff Some fans may be wondering when Brandon Woodruff will make his first start of the season.
But the club has decided to give him a little bit more time to get ready for the season. Last September, he was dealing with a right lat strain, which caused him to push his throwing program back a bit this winter. He is expected to get the start on Tuesday, March 31st, against the Tampa Bay Rays .