Brantley went 3-for-6 with an RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After Francisco Lindor was intentionally walked to load the bases with nobody out in the 11th inning, Brantley calmly drove a 1-1 pitch from Drew Pomeranz to the warning track in left field for the walkoff win. The 31-year-old has returned to his pre-injury form in 2018, slashing .310/.364/.474 through 137 games with 17 homers, 75 RBI, 85 runs and 11 steals.

Brantley will be on the bench Sunday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The Indians will go with nearly a full shift change Sunday after clinching the division the day before. Rajai Davis will start in left field.

Brantley is not in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley will take a seat on the bench with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound for the Rays. In his absence, Brandon Guyer will start in left field and bat fifth.

Brantley (foot) will start in left field and bat second against the Blue Jays on Saturday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley was withheld from the starting lineup the past two games due to a bruised left foot, though he was able to enter Friday's contest as a pinch hitter. Expect to see him remain a regular fixture in the Indians' lineup moving forward.

Brantley (foot) is not in the lineup against Toronto on Friday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley will remain on the bench for a second straight day after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot Wednesday. Manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Brantley will "be fine" and expected him back in the lineup Friday, so there shouldn't be too much concern moving forward. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. Rajai Davis will man left field and bat ninth in his absence.

Brantley was held out of Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays because of a bruised left foot, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley fouled a ball off the top of his left foot in Wednesday's victory over the Royals, and he experienced stiffness after the flight to Toronto. The Indians decided to keep him out of the starting nine as a precaution, but he's expected to be back in the lineup for Friday's contest. Manager Terry Francona stated "He's OK. We'll give him tonight to let the trainers do their stuff. He'll be fine."

Brantley is not in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in three games as the Indians look to give him some extra rest down the stretch. Brandon Guyer will start in left field and hit ninth in his stead.

Brantley is not starting Tuesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley sits for just the third time since the All-Star break. He's hit a solid .295/.362/.404 in the second half, slightly down from his .308/.355/.493 first-half line. Brandon Guyer will start in left field in his absence.

Brantley swiped two bases tonight off the battery of Blake Snell and Jesus Sucre.

EDGE Analysis

The two steals by Brantley were his first attempts in 21 contests and just his third and fourth attempts since the break. He now has ten steals on the season, giving him six consecutive seasons of double-digit steals if we pretend 2016 never happened.

Brantley is not in the lineup against Boston on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley will head to the bench with southpaw David Price on the bump for the Red Sox. In his place, Melky Cabrera will man left field while Brandon Guyer draws another start in right.