Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) is heading to the team's training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., to continue his shoulder rehab. The 35-year-old underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in August and signed a one-year deal to return to Houston last winter. The team expects him back within the next few weeks, barring any setbacks, and he should slide right back into the top of the lineup upon his return. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) was able to take batting practice ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran outfielder continues to work his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. The organization hasn't given a clear timetable for Brantley. That being said, the expectation is that he'll be ready to return in late-April or early-May. In the meantime, Corey Julks will likely get a decent playing time until Brantley is ready to return.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker all but confirmed on Tuesday that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Brantley had surgery on his right shoulder last August and has been taking it slow during spring training. He also missed some valuable time in camp while he was away from the team tending to a personal matter. There is no timetable for when the 35-year-old will make his season debut, which hurts his already low fantasy value heading into ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (personal, shoulder) is back with the team in spring training on Monday. Brantley was away from the team due to personal reasons, but he has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut while recovering from surgery he had on his right labrum last August. The Astros aren't ruling out Opening Day, but the 35-year-old will need to ramp up his baseball activities quickly in camp if he's to have any shot at being ready for the 2023 regular season opener. When ...

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder, personal), who had shoulder surgery last August, may not be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season, according to general manager Dana Brown. Brantley has been away from the team in recent days while dealing with a personal matter. "It's going to be really close, to be there Opening Day or shortly thereafter, a week after, tops," Brown said. "We don't know where that is. I'm hoping than no later than April 10 with ...

Houston Astros outfielderMichael Brantley(shoulder, personal) will hit second in the lineup, according to manager Dusty Baker. The 35-year-old underwent an arthroscopic labral repair on his right shoulder last August and should be ready for Opening Day. The Astros brought Brantley back on a one-year, $12 million deal. Brantley made just 277 plate appearances before suffering a shoulder injury in late June. During that span, the Washington native slashed .288/.370/.416 with a .785 OPS and five ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is currently away from the team in spring training while dealing with a family matter, according to a team spokesman. Brantley hasn't even made his Grapefruit League debut this spring after having shoulder surgery last August, and it remains to be seen when he'll actually get into a game in camp. The Astros have been hoping all along that the 35-year-old veteran can be ready for Opening Day, but it wouldn't be a surprise at all if he began ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) said he's on schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, but he also probably won't be ready to play in spring games when Grapefruit League contests begin this Saturday. Brantley has no limitations defensively, but he'll be eased into action. The 35-year-old had surgery to fix his right labrum last August and is still recovering. When healthy, he should be a regular in Houston's lineup, either in left field or at designated hitter. He's ...

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) remains day-to-day with spring training beginning this week. "It's still day-to-day. He's hitting, fielding ground balls, moving well, not feeling much pain. He's on course. I think it's going to go down to the wire, but I think it's going to be close." The Astros are holding out hope that Brantley will be ready for Opening Day. He had surgery on his right labrum last August, so he'll be brought along ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) said that he remains hopeful that he'll be ready for the March 30 regular season opener. However, any kind of setback could push his timetable back and open up a roster spot on the bench. Brantley had arthroscopic labral surgery on his right shoulder and hasn't played since last June. If he's not ready, the Astros can use Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers or Chas McCormick in left field. Brantley was Houston's primary left fielder last year ...