53 Brandon Woodruff RP

Woodruff was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.

Woodruff has a 4.80 ERA in 30 innings for the Brewers this season. He could be up again in a swingman role throughout the season. He'll make way for Junior Guerra (forearm), who was activated from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Nationals.

Woodruff was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday.

Woodruff will provide some added depth this weekend as the Brewers are set to play four games in the next three days against Pittsburgh. Through nine appearances (four starts) with Milwaukee this year, Woodruff has posted a 5.01 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 23 strikeouts across 23.1 innings. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 2 at the Triple-A level, so he will be fresh out of the bullpen for this weekend.

Woodruff hasn't pitched since making an abbreviated start at Triple-A Colorado Springs on July 2 and is expected to be held out of action until after the Triple-A All-Star break concludes July 12, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Woodruff isn't dealing with any physical issue, as the Brewers have decided to hold him out for at least a week and a half in part to manage his innings count this season. The right-hander has previously made four starts for the big club this season, but he was passed over for a promotion this past weekend when a fifth starter was required, with Aaron Wilkerson receiving the nod instead. The Brewers will require another starter for one half of a doubleheader July 14 against the Pirates, but Wilkerson may retain an edge over Woodruff for a callup.

Woodruff was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday.

After holding his own in a spot start Sunday -- allowing one unearned run on one hit and two walks across four innings -- Woodruff will head back to the minors to open up a roster spot for Eric Thames (thumb), who was brought back from the disabled list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old will rejoin the Sky Sox's rotation, where he owns a solid 2.10 ERA across six starts this season.

Woodruff was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.

With Zach Davies still on the disabled list with a shoulder issue, Woodruff will step into the rotation Sunday against the Phillies. The young righty has made three starts and five relief appearances this season for the Brewers and currently owns a 6.05 ERA over 19.1 innings.