diff --git a/.github/workflows/gradle-upgrade.yaml b/.github/workflows/gradle-upgrade.yaml
index 0ae1124..22832ca 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/gradle-upgrade.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/gradle-upgrade.yaml
@@ -16,3 +16,4 @@ jobs:
     secrets: inherit
     with:
       java-version: 17
+      base-branch: master