Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff will miss the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs as he continues his recovery from a strained right lat.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy didn’t rule out a return later in the postseason for the 32-year-old Woodruff.

Woodruff reportedly has his sights on pitching in the World Series if the Brewers advance that far.

“Obviously bad timing, you know, for kind of how it went down,” Woodruff said Friday. “Just getting to this point and being able to — like my main goal was to be healthy at the end of the year and pitch in the playoffs and do the whole thing.”

Woodruff last pitched for Milwaukee on Sept. 17. Three days later, he felt discomfort while throwing a bullpen session.

Woodruff sought second and third opinions on the i

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