Brandon Woodruff, who joined the Brew Crew back in 2017, has been through thick and thin in Milwaukee. Now, more than likely, Woodruff will hit the open market this winter, leaving his future in Milwaukee in question. It's not a guarantee that Woodruff becomes a free agent when the 2025 season comes to an end; a strange contract wrinkle exists that could keep him in a Brewers uniform for another year. However, what is far more likely is that Woody rejects his side of the mutual option and searches for a multi-year deal. Assuming Woodruff and the Brewers don't agree on the mutual option, which is generally the case with mutual options, the question then becomes: can the Brewers compete with the rest of the league when it comes to their offer to Woodruff?