Brantley (ankle) is back in the lineup Friday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley injured his ankle last weekend but it seems four full days of rest -- with Thursday's team off day -- provided sufficient maintenance. He is slated to return to left field and the three-hole to face right-hander Ervin Santana, and while Brantley has enjoyed limited success against Santana in the past (8-for-33), he is beating up on right-handed pitching to the tune of a .297/348/.547 line this season.