Mariners play the Astros on home winning streak
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Slow progress in recovery Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Brantley is in the "same spot" with his recovery from right shoulder discomfort since initially landing on the injured list June 28, Bri...
Impact Baker indicated that Brantley appeared to take a step forward after he was cleared to hit last Thursday, but the 35-year-old had to be shut back down while he continued to experience discomfort. With that in mind, Brantley doesn't look like he'll be ready to come off the IL following the All-Star break, and a clearer timeline for his return likely won't be available until he resumes baseball activities.
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Slated for re-evaluation Brantley (shoulder) has flown back to Houston to be evaluated further by team doctors, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Brantley landed on the injured list with a shoulder issue in late June and has made slow progress in his recovery over the last few weeks. The 35-year-old took swings afterward but didn't feel good afterward and will have his rehab process slowed as a result. While manager Dusty Baker said that Brantley hasn't encountered a setback, it's not yet clear when the outfielder will be able to return to game action.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Astros
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Lacks definitive return timeline Astros manager Dusty Baker said over the weekend that Brantley (shoulder) is without a timeline for a return, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley became eligible to come off the 10-day injured list last Friday, but the 35-year-old apparently wasn't close to being activated. Baker has been notoriously evasive when asked about players' injuries this season, but he at least revealed that Brantley's aching right shoulder has been "slow to respond" since he landed on the IL on June 28. Brantley had been spotted running in the outfield Friday, but he has yet to resume any hitting activity, which will be the true barometer for the health of his shoulder. Fantasy managers shouldn't count on Brantley returning before the All-Star break, and more clarity on where he stands in his recovery may not come until the Astros reconvene after the Midsummer Classic.
JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels look to end 4-game slide, take on the Astros
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Athletics and Astros play to decide series winner
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Urquidy, backed by Bregman, Maldonado, leads Astros over A's
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Astros visit the Athletics to open 3-game series
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Astros face the Royals with 2-1 series lead
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Astros host the Royals on home winning streak
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Progressing slowly in recovery Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Brantley (shoulder) hasn't yet resumed hitting, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brantley landed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort Tuesday, and Baker said that the injury has "responded kind of slow" so far. Baker acknowledged that Brantley might not be able to return when first eligible July 7, and the team figures to take a cautious approach to prevent a more significant injury.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Angels on 5-game home win streak
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Astros look to close out 2-game series win against the Mets
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Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' 9-1 romp over Mets
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Astros place OF Michael Brantley on IL with shoulder issue
The Houston Astros have placed five-time All-Star Michael Brantley on the injured list with right shoulder discomfortJUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes on IL The Astros placed Brantley (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact After exiting Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees with right shoulder discomfort, Brantley apparently didn't show enough improvement following Monday's team off day to avoid a trip to the IL. Houston will call up Chas McCormick to provide reinforcement in the outfield, and the Astros could use a committee of him, Mauricio Dubon, Aledmys Diaz and J.J. Matijevic to fill Brantley's vacated spot in the starting nine. Brantley will be eligible to come off the IL on July 7.
JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros visit the Mets to start 2-game series
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