Manager Dusty Baker said after Friday's game that he is unsure if Brantley (health and safety protocols) will be available for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was scratched from Friday's lineup, but the Astros have used the "health and safety protocols" as cover for anything from non-COVID illnesses to positive tests this season, so it's possible Brantley could just be day-to-day. Jose Siri entered the lineup in his place.

Brantley was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to health and safety protocols, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chas McCormick will shift to center field while Jose Siri enters the lineup in center field. It's unclear whether Brantley will be day-to-day as he goes through testing or if he will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list.

Brantley will sit Tuesday against Texas, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley hits the bench for just the second time this season. He's gotten off to a strong start at the plate, hitting .311/.364/.459 with a pair of homers. Chas McCormick will shift to left field in his absence, with Jose Siri starting in center.

Brantley went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley drilled his second homer of the year in the fourth inning Sunday, knocking Yusei Kikuchi out of the contest in the process. He's 11-for-28 (.393) with two long balls and five RBI over his last seven games. The veteran outfielder is slashing .316/.361/.474 through 62 plate appearances.

Brantley went 3-for-4 with a run scored Saturday against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

All three of Brantley's hits went for singles, and he came around to score in the first inning on an Alex Bregman home run. Brantley has remained consistent early this season, hitting .302/.351/.396 across 57 plate appearances. He's hit particularly well of late, delivering three multi-hit performances in his last six starts.

Brantley went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-2 loss to Seattle on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley smacked a two-run homer to right off Seattle starter Matt Brash in the sixth inning to account for both of Houston's runs before tacking on a single in the eighth. In addition to the long ball being Brantley's first, it was his first extra-base hit in five games as he's slashing .273/.333/.424 in the early going. Each mark is on pace to be Brantley's lowest over his last eight seasons.

Brantley is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dusty Baker noted that he plans to give his veterans regular days off early in the season, and Brantley's absence from the lineup falls in line with that plan. Jose Siri will start in Brantley's absence while playing in center field and hitting first.

Brantley went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning with two outs. His knock opened up the game, as it extended Houston's lead from three to five runs. Brantley returned from an 18-day stint on the injured list late in the season, and he collected only three hits across 15 at-bats to close the campaign. However, he managed to record his 13th multi-hit game across 39 career postseason contests.

Brantley will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley hasn't taken the field since Sept. 11 after injuring his knee, but he's played the last two games as a designated hitter. He'll get a full day off Friday, with Chas McCormick starting in that spot. Per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Brantley will test his knee Friday and could play in the outfielder over the weekend.

Brantley started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley made his second consecutive start at DH after being reinstated from the injury list. The outfielder is dealing with a sore knee and is limited to DH duties for now. Thursday's win clinched the division for the Astros, so regulars may be given rest over the final three-game series against Oakland, but that may not be the case for Brantley. He missed more than two weeks while on the IL and could use the at-bats to get his timing down ahead of the postseason.