Brantley was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a sprained right ankle.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley didn't play in any of the Indians' last five games while he was away from the team following the birth of his child, but the time off wasn't enough to remedy the soreness he was experiencing in his ankle, which he first sprained earlier in the month in Kansas City. It's not believed to be a significant setback for the outfielder, who could rejoin the Tribe when first eligible Sunday if the soreness subsides as expected. In the meantime, Brantley's absence will likely open up some extra at-bats for the likes of Austin Jackson and Daniel Robertson.

Brantley is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Although Brantley is expected to be activated from the paternity list ahead of Monday's contest, the Indians will instead keep him out of action for one more day. The veteran outfielder missed the past five games to attend to the birth of his child, but he was playing well before then, batting .311 with nine RBI in the prior 16 games. Austin Jackson will man left field in his stead, but look for Brantley to return to action Tuesday.

Brantley is scheduled to rejoin the Indians on Monday after missing the team's weekend series following the birth of his child Thursday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

In Brantley's absence, Jose Ramirez hit from the third spot in the batting order in each game of the weekend series, but comments made by manager Terry Francona suggest that he won't necessarily keep that spot, which typically belongs to Brantley, going forward as the switch-hitting Ramirez offers more protection to Edwin Encarnacion in the clean-up spot.

Brantley was placed on the paternity list Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As anticipated, Brantley's roster spot will be opened up while he attends to the birth of his child. Right-hander Adam Plutko was recalled to fill the void on the roster, although Daniel Robertson seems like the main beneficiary for playing time in the next few days. Look for Brantley to be back in the next few days.

Brantley, who left to be with his wife on Thursday for the birth of their child, might be placed on the paternity list in the next few days, Zach Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It depends on whether the Indians want to open up a roster spot for a brief window. Brantley should be back Sunday, at the latest, if the club makes the transaction. Daniel Robertson could continue taking on extra at-bats, as he did Thursday.

Brantley is away from the Indians because his wife is delivering their child in the near future, and he may be placed on the paternity list soon, Zach Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains why he's not in Thursday's lineup. If Brantley has to be placed on the paternity list, Daniel Robertson could see more reps in the outfield over the weekend. Brantley owners should stay tuned to his status before locking him into weekend lineups.

Brantley is not in the Indians' lineup Thursday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears to be a mere day of rest. Brantley has restored the reliable floor he established before his injury-plagued 2016 season, hitting .296/.360/.432 with five home runs and seven stolen bases in 228 plate appearances. He'll give way to Daniel Robertson in left field.

Brantley is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley had started the Indians' previous 21 games, so manager Terry Francona will attempt to take advantage of the Indians' scheduled off day Monday by giving the veteran outfielder extra time to rest up. Austin Jackson will draw into the lineup in place of Brantley, manning right field and batting seventh.

Brantley went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

He was the only Cleveland hitter to have any kind of success against Jason Vargas in this one. Brantley now has four multi-hit performances in his last seven games to fuel a .414 batting average (12-for-29) over that stretch, but he hasn't had an extra-base hit since May 23 and hit his last homer April 30.

Brantley went 1-for-3 with two RBI during Thursday's win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder is now up to 24 RBI and a .301/.370/.439 slash line. While he probably won't repeat his 20-homer campaign from 2014, Brantley is still tilting the scales across all traditional rotisserie categories. His placement in the three-hole of the Cleveland lineup also helps his fantasy floor and ceiling.