Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals. Aledmys Diaz and Kyle Tucker are covering the corner infield spots with Diaz slotted into Brantley's usual No. 2 spot in the lineup. Brantley is batting .314 on the year, which is fifth best in the majors amongst qualified hitters. However, he's hitless over his last three games. He's gone 0-for-11 with four walks and one strikeout over the three-game ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals. Aledmys Diaz is shifting over to left field for the game while Jacob Wilson is covering third. Brantley has been a staple of consistency for the Astros all year. He currently leads the majors with a .325 batting average. He hasn't provided much in terms of power this year, with just eight home runs over 97 games, but his contact hitting prowess has allowed him...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is slashing .339/.383/.482 over his last 15 games heading into the team's Monday matchup against the Royals in Kansas City. Brantley is chasing the AL-hitting crown at the moment and has feasted on opposing pitchers in their own home ballparks. The veteran slugger is torching the ball away from Minute Maid Park, slashing .390/.439/.582 with six home runs, 17 doubles, 23 runs batted in and 36 runs scored through 46 road games. Brantley is hitting a ...

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Rockies. The American League leader in batting average improved that number to .332 and is slashing .355/.385/.480 in the month of August. The 34-year-old continues to be an unlikely, yet highly productive table setter atop a very potent Astros lineup. Brantley is an excellent source of fantasy production, especially in categories-only leagues moving forward.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will enjoy his day off Monday as the sitting batting average leader in the American League. Brantley is 7-for-23 (.304) over his last seven games and is hitting a sparkling .338 in 20 games since the All-Star break. The Astros will host the Rockies beginning Tuesday and the veteran slugger will enter action slashing .329/.381/.477 with seven home runs, 27 doubles, 37 runs batted in and 56 runs scored through 350 at-bats this season.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (head) was removed from Sunday's game in the first inning as a precaution after being hit in the head in a collision at second base, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brantley has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .329/.381/.477 with seven home runs, 37 RBI and 53 runs scored over 89 games. Managers should consider him day-to-day for now, and check for further updates on his condition after the game.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games heading into the team's matchup against the Twins. Brantley is 9-for-22 (.409) with two extra-base hits and six runs scored during that span and gets a favorable matchup for Friday. The Twins will send right-handed starter Bailey Ober to the mound on Friday and Brantley is slashing a robust .368/.421/.545 against righties. The veteran should bring production to Friday's DFS lineups.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles beginning Tuesday. The veteran slugger is slashing .373/.458/.490 over his last 15 games and has been a dynamite DFS option when the team is on the road. Through 41 games away from Minute Maid Park, Brantley is slashing an electric .395/.446/.568 with 16 doubles, 20 runs batted in and 32 runs scored. Brantley is will be an excellent choice in standard formats and DFS tournaments beginning Tuesday.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) exited Sunday's matchup against the Giants. The 34-year-old was experiencing discomfort in his right ankle, and he was removed in the fourth inning as a result. Brantley has been on a roll, batting .341 throughout the last few weeks, so hopefully, he won't miss any time moving ahead, although it could happen. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day while looking at Yordan Alvarez to fill a potential void.

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is off to a fantastic start to the second half of the season heading into Tuesday's action against the Mariners. Since the All-Star break, the veteran is slashing .375/.487/.563 with four extra-base hits, four runs batted in and eight runs scored over his last 10 games. Brantley is an important cog in a very potent Astros lineup and is hitting .313 with runners in scoring position this season. Tuesday is a perfect time to play him in DFS leagues as ...