MICHAEL BRANTLEY NEWS

Heading for second opinion Astros bench coach Joe Espada said Wednesday that Brantley is receiving a second medical opinion on his injured right shoulder, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact GM James Click said recently he had no update on Brantley's status but indicated it's possible the veteran outfielder doesn't see the field again this year, though Click said he still hopes Brantley will return to action. The 35-year-old has been sidelined by the injury since late June, and he was shut down in mid-July when his body responded poorly to swinging a bat. At this point, Brantley shouldn't be expected to rejoin the Astros until at least sometime in September, assuming he even sees the field again in 2022.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 1-0 series advantage over Rangers into game 2

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status uncertain for rest of season Astros general manager James Click wouldn't commit Sunday to Brantley (shoulder) being able to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season, Chandler Rome of th...

Impact Click added that he had "no update" on Brantley's status while the 35-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to swing a bat since mid-July, a couple weeks after he initially landed on the IL. Though the end of the regular season is just under two months away, Brantley will likely still need to make some meaningful progress over the next couple of weeks for the Astros to feel more confident about his chances of playing again in 2022. In the meantime, the Astros will lean on a combination of Trey Mancini, Aledmys Diaz, Chas McCormick and Mauricio Dubon to replace Brantley in the everyday lineup.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Guardians into game 4

The Houston Astros take a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros try to keep win streak alive against the Guardians

The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not swinging Brantley (shoulder) said Wednesday he hasn't swung a bat since landing on the 10-day injured list June 28 and is without a timeline to resume doing so, Chandler Rome of the Houston...

Impact Brantley's lack of meaningful progress in his recovery from the injury may have influenced the Astros' decision to acquire Trey Mancini from the Orioles prior to Tuesday's trade deadline. The fact that Brantley hasn't yet been moved to the 60-day injured list offers some hope that he'll be back in action by the second half of August, but a clearer target date for his return won't be established until he begins to ramp up his baseball activities.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians meet in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Cleveland Guardians

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros take on the Guardians after Altuve's 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Guardians after Jose Altuve had four hits against the Red Sox on Wednesday

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox try to prolong win streak, play the Astros

The Boston Red Sox aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring 1-0 series advantage over Astros into game 2

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros upgrade roster with trades for 1B Mancini, C Vázquez

The Houston Astros have acquired first baseman Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade that also moved speedy outfielder Jose Siri to the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros begin 3-game series with the Red Sox

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros face the Mariners leading series 2-1

The Houston Astros play the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 2-1

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros host the Mariners, try to extend home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Seattle Mariners

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros play the Mariners on home winning streak

The Houston Astros, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Seattle Mariners

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not yet taking swings Manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that Brantley (shoulder) has yet to resume swinging a bat, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was reported last week that Brantley was close to taking swings, but it appears the veteran outfielder still hasn't been cleared. The 35-year-old's recovery from the shoulder injury, which put him on the injured list in late June, has been slow, and it's unclear when he's expected to retake the field for the Astros.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros aim to end slide in matchup with the Mariners

The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid when they take on the Seattle Mariners

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics look to sweep 3-game series against the Astros

The Oakland Athletics will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Houston Astros

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics play the Astros leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tony Kemp homers, hits 2-run 2B as A's beat streaking Astros

Tony Kemp homered and hit a two-run double, Skye Bolt added a two-run shot, and the Oakland Athletics held off the red-hot Houston Astros 7-5

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros visit the Athletics on 4-game road win streak

The Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Mariners

The Houston Astros visit the Seattle Mariners aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros visit the Mariners for season opener

The Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros in the season opener

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victory

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activity beginning soon Brantley (shoulder) could begin swinging a bat within the next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brantley has been sidelined since June 26 and has made limited progress since. He'll take the first step in his return to the field but will need to ramp up his activity and complete a rehab appearance prior to being activated. Brantley could return at some point in early August.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE