This article references Michael Brantley and more! Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) has had some issues decelerating while running, but Indians manager Terry Francona said the team is pleased with the progress the outfielder is making on that front. Brantley is being eased into things early on in camp after having surgery last October to stabilize the ligaments in his right ankle. He had a great workout Saturday and seems to be coming along slowly but surely. It is very much in question whether he will be ready for Opening D[...]Keep on reading: Michael Brantley Has Minor Setback, Team Still Confident In Recovery

This article references Michael Brantley and more! Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) has been cleared for throwing and light hitting activity. Brantley underwent surgery last October to stabilize the ligaments in his right ankle, and he is questionable for the start of the 2018 regular season. The big test will be running, and he is a couple weeks away from ramping things up in that department. If he is not ready, Lonnie Chisenhall, Abraham Almonte, Tyler Naquin and Melvin Upton would be in the mix for starts in left field [...]Keep on reading: Michael Brantley Cleared For Some Activities

This article references Michael Brantley and more! Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) may not be ready for Opening Day, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com.  Brantley underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in October, which came on the heels of a 90-game season for the 30-year-old. It was the second straight abbreviated campaign for Brantley, who missed all but 11 games in 2016 on account of right shoulder issues. To Brantley's credit, he fared respectably across 375 plate appearances last year (.299/.357/.4[...]Keep on reading: Michael Brantley May Not Be Healthy For Opening Day

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley "had a good report" on his surgically-repaired right ankle a couple weeks ago according to Indians' president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. Brantley met with Indians head athletic trainer James Quinlan to check on his progress from October's an[...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had his 2018 option exercised by the team on Friday. The option will pay him $12 million next season. The oft-injured outfielder has played in just 101 games over the past two seasons combined, but he's been an effective ball player when in the lineup. H[...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley underwent ankle surgery on his right ankle on [...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) will come off the bench Friday in Game 2 of the Division Series, work out Saturday and potentially play in Sunday's game in New York. Brantley missed significant time with an ankle injury and was originally expected to be finished for the rest of[...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) is officially part of the Indians roster for the Division Series. Brantley will be mostly limited to pinch-hitting duties, but with Brandon Guyer (wrist) unavailable for the entire postseason, Brantley's bat was needed off the bench. Lonnie Chise[...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) was able to take part in jogging drills on the field on [...]

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) is still unable to run. In a press release put out by the team today, the Indians confirmed that Brantley is suffering from a deltoid ligament sprain and right ankle synovitis. He is shut down from all activity for another 7-10 days and will then[...]