MICHAEL BRANTLEY NEWS

Doubles, scores in win Brantley went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Mariners.

Impact Brantley scored the game's lone run in the fourth inning, coming in on a single by Taylor Jones. He's been dropped from second to third in the batting order since Houston placed several regulars, including Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez on the COVID-19 protocols list. With much of the team's offensive firepower unavailable, Brantley's bat is needed more than ever.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second home run Brantley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Brantley, who launched his second homer of the season in the eighth inning, was one of the few offensive bright spots for the Astros, who were shut down for seven innings by promising young starter Casey Mize. Brantley has gone 3-for-17 in the four games since returning from a wrist injury.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mize gets 1st win; Tigers beat Astros 6-2 in Hinch's return

Casey Mize tossed seven scoreless innings for his first career win and fellow rookie Akil Baddoo homered again as the Detroit Tigers beat the Astros 6-2 on Monday night in manager...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laureano's 2-run shot sends A's to 7-3 win over Astros

Ramón Laureano hit a two-run homer and rookie Seth Brown’s first career home run helped the Oakland Athletics to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros and a series victory

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson's 3-run blast lifts Athletics to 6-2 win over Astros

Matt Olson’s tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 6-2 win over Houston Astros

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singles in return Brantley went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 6-2 win over Oakland.

Impact This was Brantley's first appearance since last Saturday when he was hit by a pitch on the wrist. He was back in a familiar spot, batting second between Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Brantley (wrist) is starting Thursday's game against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley sat out the last three games after he was hit by a pitch Saturday, but he'll play left field and bat second for Thursday's series opener against the Athletics. The veteran went 6-for-9 with a home run, four doubles, two RBI and five runs in the first three games of the year.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javier to start home opener for Houston against Oakland

The Houston Astros hit the field for the first time in 2021 against the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Correa's 9th-inning homer puts Astros past Angels 4-2

Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros split a short series against the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels with a 4-2 victory

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Brantley available; Astros on fans  Astros left fielder Michael Brantley is expected to return to the starting lineup for Thursday’s home opener against the A’s at Minute Maid...

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Remains on bench Brantley (wrist) will remain on the bench Tuesday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley was hit by a pitch Saturday against Oakland and has yet to return to the field. Previous reports indicated that the Astros were hopeful he could return Tuesday, but the chances of that decreased after he was unable to take batting practice Monday. Brantley still appears in good shape to avoid a trip to the injured list, as manager Dusty Baker said that the veteran may be available off the bench to pinch run and play defense, according to Rome. With an off day coming Wednesday, Brantley will turn his focus to rejoining the lineup Thursday against Oakland.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No BP Monday Brantley (wrist) did not take batting practice Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley reportedly improved Monday after a taking a pitch off his right wrist during Saturday's game in Oakland, but he still wasn't well enough to take BP. The Astros are holding out hope that he can play Tuesday, but manager Dusty Baker acknowledged they won't "force it." With a day off coming Wednesday, Baker may hold out Brantley until Thursday's home opener against Oakland. Aledmys Diaz started in left field Monday after Chas McCormick filled in Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bundy expected to start for the Angels against the Astros

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout homers, Angels rally in 8th to hand Astros 1st loss

Mike Trout hit his first home run of the season and Shohei Ohtani came off the bench to score the go-ahead run during an eighth-inning rally that sent the Los Angeles Angels past t...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garcia scheduled to start for Houston against Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros batter A's 9-2 to complete four-game sweep

Jason Castro homered in his first start back with Houston, and the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could rejoin lineup Tuesday Astros manager Dusty Baker said he expects Brantley (wrist) to avoid the injured list, but the outfielder may not be ready to rejoin the lineup until Tuesday versus the Angels, Cha...

Impact Baker said that Brantley "dodged a major bullet" when he was struck on the wrist by a pitch in Saturday's win over the Athletics, as the 33-year-old was able to avoid any structural damage. He'll be held out of Sunday's series finale, however, and based on Baker's comments, Brantley doesn't seem likely to make it back Monday for the first of two games versus the Angels. The Astros play only five games during the upcoming week, so fantasy managers may be best off keeping Brantley out of their lineups with the knowledge that he'll likely miss at least one of those contests.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Brantley (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley will get some additional time off to recover after he was removed from Saturday's 9-1 win with a sore right wrist. Fortunately for Brantley, initial X-rays on his wrist returned negative, so he'll be considered day-to-day heading into a two-game set with the Angels that begins Monday. Chas McCormick will pick up a start in left field in place of Brantley on Sunday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to end 3-game skid

Oakland is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Houston The Athletics will send Sean Manaea to the mound Sunday and the Astros will give Jose Urquidy the s...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros fans can relax, the Athletics didn’t injure Michael Brantley Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is reportedly fine after taking a pitch to the wrist Saturday. The Houston Astros are off to an ideal sta...

APRIL 4, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Yordan Álvarez hits 3-run homer as Astros beat A's again

Yordan Álvarez hit a three-run homer and Houston kept thriving through all the boos, slugging its way to a third straight win in a 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturda...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

X-rays negative after HBP Brantley had X-rays come back negative on his right wrist after being hit by a pitch Saturday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The 33-year-old initially stayed in the game after being struck by the pitch, though he was removed for his next at-bat. Brantley appears to have avoided a serious injury, but he could still receive a couple days off depending how his wrist responds to treatment.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Brantley left Saturday's game against the Athletics after getting hit by a pitch in the right wrist, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley initially remained in the game to run the bases and played half an inning in the field, but he was hit for in his next at-bat. The severity of the injury is not yet clear. Chas McCormick replaced him Saturday and could see some starts in his absence should Brantley be forced to miss an extended period.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swinging hot stick Brantley went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-5 win over the Athletics.

Impact Brantley's off to the races to open the season, going 6-for-9 with a home run, two RBI and four runs scored over the first two games. Sitting ahead of Alex Bregman in the order should provide plenty of good pitches for Brantley.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman homers for 2nd straight day, Astros beat A's again

Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer for his second longball in two games, and the Houston Astros slugged past the Oakland Athletics 9-5

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS