AUGUST 15, 2020 • MLB.COM
Michael Brantley could head to injured list Dusty Baker’s dilemma over what to do with a ailingMichael Brantley while Yordan Alvarez is the designated hitter might have been answered f...
Remains on bench Brantley isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners.
Impact Brantley will retreat to the bench for the second consecutive game with Yordan Alvarez back in the fold for Houston. Kyle Tucker is starting in left field, batting eighth.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday Brantley is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The return of Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) will likely have an effect on Brantley's playing time going forward, as he'd been the Astros' primary designated hitter, filling the role in 10 of the season's first 18 games. He'll likely still see playing time in left field going forward, though he'll have to compete with Kyle Tucker, who starts there Friday.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Brantley is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale following a string of six straight starts during which he went 2-for-24 with a pair of doubles. The Astros are going with an outfield consisting of Kyle Tucker, Myles Straw and Josh Reddick (from left to right) in Brantley's absence.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Breaks RBI drought Brantley went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Giants.
Impact Brantley delivered a two-run, ground-rule double in Houston's four-run third inning, helping to provide the cushion needed to survive the Giants' late rally. Brantley, Houston's cleanup hitter, had gone nine consecutive games without driving in a run.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take opener from light-hitting Dodgers, 2-1
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers throws 7 scoreless, Astros beat Giants 6-4
Lance McCullers Jr. pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning, Michael Brantley and Carlos Correa drove in two runs each and the Houston Astros snapped a five-game skid with a 6-...AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting cleanup Thursday Brantley (quadriceps) is hitting cleanup as Houston's designated hitter Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact As expected, Brantley has been cleared to DH after missing the past two games with a quadriceps injury. The veteran outfielder is 14-for-32 with a home run, eight runs scored, six RBI and a stolen base through nine games this season.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gallen expected to start as Arizona hosts Houston
The Houston Astros visit the Arizona DiamondbacksAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to DH on Thursday Manager Dusty Baker said Brantley (quadriceps) will serve as the designated hitter Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Baker indicated earlier in the day the 33-year-old was likely to sit out the series finale as a precaution, but he'll instead rejoin the starting nine after missing the past two games. Brantley is 14-for-32 with a home run, eight runs, six RBI and a stolen base to begin the season, so his return to the lineup will be a welcome sight for the Astros.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Calhoun's inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7
Kole Calhoun hit his first career inside-the-park homer with the help of a crazy bounce, David Peralta had four RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a nine-run burst in the fourt...AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to remain out Thursday Brantley (quadriceps) is not expected to play Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley is dealing with a quadriceps injury, and it sounds like manager Dusty Baker wants to play it safe and give the veteran outfielder three full days off before returning him to the lineup Friday against Oakland. Kyle Tucker is starting in place of Brantley -- who is 14-for-32 (.438) with a home run, stolen base and 5:5 BB:K in nine games this season -- on Wednesday.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wednesday Brantley (quadriceps) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Brantley will sit for a second straight game as he continues to nurse a minor quadriceps injury. In his place, Kyle Tucker is starting in left field and hitting seventh. Brantley is 14-for-32 (.438) with a home run, stolen base and 5:5 BB:K in nine games this season.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hobbled by quad Brantley did not play Tuesday due to a quadriceps injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Brantley has been hobbled since he stepped on the toe of Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly last week, but Tuesday's game was the first he's missed because of it. Houston manager Dusty Baker said the quad bothered Brantley the last couple of days and described him as day-to-day. Baker may avoid using the outfielder Wednesday as well. Kyle Tucker replaced him in left field Tuesday.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ray scheduled to start for Diamondbacks against Astros
The Houston Astros visit the Arizona DiamondbacksAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve, Correa homer, Astros tag Bumgarner, Diamondbacks 8-2
Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamond...AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Brantley slowed; Baker on bunting Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is dealing with a quad injury, which is why he wasn’t in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against t...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • MLB.COM
Not starting Tuesday Brantley isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After tallying three hits in Sunday's win against the Angels, Brantley will play a bench role for the second time in the past three games. Kyle Tucker will shift to left field with Abraham Toro starting as the designated hitter, batting seventh.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base four times Brantley went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Angels.
Impact While many of the big-name Astros hitters have struggled out of the gate, Brantley is absolutely raking. Through nine games, the 33-year-old outfielder is slashing .438/.514/.656 with five extra-base hits and eight runs scored.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort
Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10
The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston AstrosAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Saturday Brantley is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley sits for the first time this season. Kyle Tucker moves out to left field in his absence, with Abraham Toro serving as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Can Michael Brantley repeat his incredible 2019 season? Michael Brantley is off to a hot start this season, but can he keep it going and finish with a (prorated) repeat of his 2019 campaign? After...
JULY 31, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
All quiet till Ríos HR in 13th lifts Dodgers over Astros 4-2
The Dodgers and Astros were on their best behavior a day after a fracas at Minute Maid Park, and Edwin Ríos hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning to give Los Angeles a 4-2 winJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bregman's 100th homer helps Astros beat Mariners 8-5
Alex Bregman hit his 100th career homer, a three-run shot, and Jose Altuve added a solo drive to give the Houston Astros an 8-5 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
