Brantley isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley has been in a slump recently, as he's gone 0-for-11 with a run, four walks and a strikeout across the last three games. He'll get a chance to reset Wednesday while Aledmys Diaz starts in left field and bats second.

Brantley went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 12-3 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley returned to action after getting a day off Thursday, which presumably was designed to get him out of a hitting funk. The outfielder's fourth-inning single Friday snapped an 0-for-12 skid.

Brantley isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley will get a chance to reset after he went 1-for-11 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout across the last three games. Aledmys Diaz will shift to left field while Jacob Wilson starts at third base.

Brantley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley clubbed his eighth homer of the season to put Houston up a run in the third inning, but the Astros' dominant lineup was elsewise quieted, going hitless with runners in scoring position. It's been a relatively quiet season for Brantley, who continues to hit with regularity (.332) but has just 39 RBI through 94 games.

Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

All three of the outfielder's hits were singles, and he was able to cross the plate in the first and seventh innings. Brantley has posted a trio of three-hit efforts in his last 13 games. He's been highly effective at the plate with a .332 batting average and .865 OPS through 390 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has added seven home runs, 38 RBI, 58 runs scored and a stolen base in 91 games.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Brantley (head) would start in left field Tuesday against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houston isn't expected to release its lineup until a few hours prior to Tuesday's 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch, but the starting nine will include Brantley, who was removed from the Astros' last game Sunday against the Twins after taking a hit to the head during a collision on the bases with Minnesota's Andrelton Simmons. Brantley apparently passed all concussion tests, with the Astros later terming his removal as precautionary. The team's plan to deploy Brantley in the outfield rather than as a designated hitter supports the notion that there's no concern about his health.

Brantley was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins for precautionary reasons after being struck in the head when he was involved in a collision while running the bases, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The collision occurred with Andrelton Simmons during the opening frame after Brantley worked a walk in his first plate appearance. The veteran outfielder initially remained in the contest but was pulled for a pinch hitter during the third inning. Brantley should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Brantley was removed in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Twins after he suffered an apparent injury when he was involved in a collision on the bases in the bottom of the first inning, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

After walking in his lone plate appearance of the day, Brantley looked to be hobbled when he collided with the Twins' Andrelton Simmons while advancing to second base. Though he initially didn't have to exit the contest, Brantley -- who was serving as the Astros' designated hitter -- remained on the bench when his next turn through the batting order came up in the third. Expect the Astros to provide an update on Brantley's condition later Sunday.

Brantley (ankle) is starting in right field and batting second Tuesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley exited Sunday's loss to the Giants with an ankle injury, but X-rays came back negative and he won't end up missing any time. The veteran outfielder is hitting .362/.455/.489 with one homer, three doubles, four RBI and 12 runs in 14 games since the All-Star break.

Brantley (ankle) underwent X-rays after Sunday's loss to the Giants that came back negative, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley was removed from Sunday's game in the bottom of the third inning due to right ankle discomfort, and he doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural damage. Manager Dusty Baker said that he doesn't think the outfielder will require time on the injured list, and he's currently considered day-to-day.