MICHAEL BRANTLEY NEWS

Not ready to return yet Brantley (shoulder) will remain on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land at least through the weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros had indicated that a return this weekend was a possibility, but manager Dusty Baker said that while Brantley is "champing at the bit," he's "not physically there yet." Brantley played back-to-back games with Sugar Land on Tuesday and Wednesday and will get some rest Thursday before returning to action Friday. A timetable for his activation is not clear. The 36-year-old hasn't played in a major-league game in a over a year because of ongoing shoulder issues.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going back-to-back on rehab Brantley (shoulder) will serve as the DH on Wednesday with Triple-A Sugar Land after starting in left field Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact These will be Brantley's first back-to-back games since he joined Sugar Land on a rehab assignment last Tuesday. Astros manager Dusty Baker said the team will "make a determination" on the 36-year-old's readiness Thursday, and he could perhaps make his 2023 debut for Houston this weekend in Detroit.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing second rehab game Brantley (shoulder) is playing left field in his second rehab game Thursday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

Impact Brantley started in left in his rehab debut Tuesday against the Triple-A affiliate of the Rangers and went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer. He hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26, 2022 because of shoulder trouble, but the 36-year-old is now tracking toward being an option for the Astros by the end of this month. He could even maybe return early next week if he has a productive weekend on the farm.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros OF Michael Brantley, working back from shoulder surgery, to begin rehab assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley started a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land as he works his way back from right shoulder surgery last August

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chandler Rome: Michael Brantley (shoulder) will begin a... - The Athletic Michael Brantley (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. Brantley hasn't played in a majo...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beginning rehab stint Brantley (shoulder) was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land to start a rehab assignment Tuesday.

Impact The 36-year-old will be in the lineup for the Space Cowboys on Tuesday, marking the start of his second rehab assignment of the season. Brantley was shut down in early May after a nine-game rehab stint due to inflammation in his surgically repaired right shoulder, and he'll likely require at least a handful of games in the minors before the Astros activate him from the injured list for his season debut.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes live batting practice Brantley (shoulder) took live batting practice Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was his first on-field hitting work since he got shut down again in early July due to renewed discomfort in his surgically-repaired right shoulder. Brantley has been sidelined all season and there is still no timetable for his 2023 debut, but he's at least seems to be trending in a positive direction.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs bases Sunday Brantley (shoulder) ran the bases before Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley was shut down from baseball activities in early July, so it was encouraging to see him do some baserunning Sunday. Since he's dealing with a shoulder injury, the Astros will presumably want to see him doing some hitting and fielding before he's in the mix to return to game action.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Michael Brantley has been shut down from... - The Athletic Michael Brantley has been shut down from baseball activities for "three or four days," manager Dusty Baker said. on Tuesday. Brantley. who h...

JULY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shut down from baseball activities Brantley has been shut down from baseball activities due to continued issues with his surgically repaired right shoulder, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker had said Monday that Brantley's recovery had plateaued and now the club has made the decision to shut him down for a while. The 36-year-old had shoulder labrum last August and has experienced numerous setbacks on his road to recovery. His timetable to return is open-ended.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Astros All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez taking steps forward

All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez went through some outfield drills before the Astros' series finale vs. the Rangers on Monday.

JULY 3, 2023

Progress 'plateaued somewhat' Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Brantley's (shoulder) progress has "plateaued somewhat," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley had been ramping up his activities as he works his way back from a setback with his surgically repaired right shoulder, but he's now encountered another bump in the road. How big of a setback this is isn't clear, but the 36-year-old certainly won't be making his season debut anytime soon.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting in cage Wednesday Brantley (shoulder) hit in the cage Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley also did some defensive drills in the outfield as he ramps back up again in what has been a setback-plagued recovery from August 2022 shoulder surgery. There remains no timetable for his 2023 debut with the Astros, but the 36-year-old is at least in a better place than he was a month ago. Maybe he could push for a return shortly after the All-Star break.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: The Astros moved Michael Brantley (shoulder)... - The Athletic The Astros moved Michael Brantley (shoulder) and José Urquidy (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Friday to clear 40-man roster spots f...

JUNE 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moved to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Brantley (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Brantley has been on the shelf all season while recovering from surgery on his right shoulder, so this move to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his return date. There is still no timeline in place for Brantley to make his first appearance since June 2022, but he's reportedly been making steady progress since suffering a setback in May. Bligh Madris was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill Brantley's spot on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits on field Brantley (shoulder) took batting practice on the field prior to Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Brantley hasn't played since June 26 of last year as he recovers from shoulder surgery. He appeared close to a return in early May before suffering a setback, but he's back to making steady progress. The veteran outfielder remains without a clear return date, but the Astros could certainly use him, as they sit a disappointing 19th by team wRC+.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: For the first time since suffering his setback,... - The Athletic For the first time since suffering his setback, Michael Brantley (shoulder) took batting practice on the field prior to Saturday's game agai...

JUNE 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes through full workout Brantley (shoulder) hit in the cage, ran the bases and made throws Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley is checking all the boxes as he again pushes toward his 2023 debut. He was shut down in early May due to inflammation in his surgically-repaired right shoulder after going 6-for-24 (.250) in nine rehab games with Triple-A Sugar Land. The 36-year-old could soon begin a new minor-league rehab assignment if his side work continues to go smoothly.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Michael Brantley (shoulder inflammation) took... - The Athletic Michael Brantley (shoulder inflammation) took some swings off a tee on Thursday, manager Dusty Baker said. It is believed to be the first ti...

JUNE 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Advances to tee work Astros manager Dusty Baker said Brantley (shoulder) hit off a tee Thursday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley began taking dry swings last week, but this was the first time he put bat-to-ball since his setback in early May. The veteran has been out all season while recovering from August 2022 shoulder labrum surgery and there remains no timetable for his 2023 debut, but he at least seems to be on the right track again with his rehab.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swinging bat, but not hitting Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Brantley (shoulder) has been swinging the bat, but hasn't resumed hitting yet, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Brantley has been shut down since May 12 after it was revealed he was dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Because of the length of absence, it seems plausible the veteran will need another rehab assignment. At this point it would be a surprise if Brantley is back in the lineup for Houston before the start of June.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros OF Michael Brantley calls injury setback 'very frustrating'

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is expressing frustration with the setback in his return from surgery on his right shoulder

MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros shut down Michael Brantley's rehab The Houston Astros shut down Michael Brantley from physical activities, leaving the possible date for his season debut in doubt.

MAY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros shut down Michael Brantley after injury setback The veteran outfielder will remain sidelined for now.

MAY 12, 2023 • CHRON.COM

Michael Brantley shut down indefinitely with inflammation in shoulder Brantley returned to the major league team this week during its series in Anaheim, but never swung a bat and never spoke to the media.

MAY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM