Brantley is out of the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader Sunday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the first game Sunday, but he'll take a rest for Game 2. Jerry Sands will start in left field in his place, batting sixth for the Indians.

Brantley guided the Indians to a 7-5 win Thursday, going 2-for-5 with two homers and three runs batted in.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley's enjoyed a late season power resurgence, having now hit four home runs in September. The Indians outfielder hasn't run as often as fantasy owners would like, but Brantley's .180 ISO is a career-high. Health has been the only question for Brantley, as he's proven to be capable of elite offensive production.

Brantley is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, ESPN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley will hit the bench with the Sox bringing a tough lefty to the mound in Chris Sale for Monday's series opener. Jerry Sands will cover left field in Brantley's place.

Brantley went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and three runs Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Brantley's RBI double in the first inning gave Cleveland a lead they would never relinquish. He's been on fire this month to the tune of a .424 batting average while collecting hits in 20 of 23 games.

Brantley went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in an 8-3 win over the Angels on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The power has been a bit down this season for Brantley, but he is still posting elite numbers. In 115 games played, Brant;ey has posted a .324 average with 11 homers, 72 RBI, and 14 steals. The most impressive part of his season is that he is hitting lefties just as well as he's hitting righties, batting over .300 against both sides.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley will be the designated hitter Monday against the Boston Red Sox after missing four games with left shoulder inflammation, according to MLB.com. Brantley had an MRI on Friday that did not show any structural damage, and he received a cortisone shot to help alleviate the discomfort. Indians manager Terry Francona indicated Sunday that Brantley likely would not be available until Monday, and while he will at least get in the lineup, it is unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Lonnie Chisenhall, Abraham Almonte and Jerry Sands will start in the outfield Monday. Brantley is hitting .312 with eight home runs, 63 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 103 games this season after a breakout last year when he hit .327 with 20 home runs, 97 RBI and 23 stolen bases in 156 games.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Twins because of a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com. Brantley had an MRI on Friday that did not show any structural damage, and he received a cortisone shot to help alleviate the discomfort. "He's getting treatment," Indians manager Terry Francona said Saturday. "I doubt very much he'll play Sunday. I think the best thing he could do would be swing the bat Sunday because I don't want him to go cold turkey into a game." Mike Aviles, Abraham Almonte and Jerry Sands will start in the outfield Sunday, while it remains unclear when Brantley will be able to return. Brantley is hitting .312 with eight home runs, 63 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 103 games this season after a breakout last year when he hit .327 with 20 home runs, 97 RBI and 23 stolen bases in 156 games.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is likely to miss this weekend's series against the Minnesota Twins because of a shoulder injury, according to the Northeast Media Group. Brantley, who remained in Cleveland on Friday to undergo an MRI, will sit a couple of days after receiving a cortisone shot.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com. Brantley is out of Friday's lineup after staying in Cleveland to undergo an MRI, but he is believed to be dealing with nothing more than shoulder soreness and could return sometime this weekend.

Brantley was held out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles to rest his stiff back, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. It appears to be little more than a maintenance day for Brantley, who will be able to take advantage of two days of rest with the Indians off the schedule Monday. He's expected to be ready to play again Tuesday, when the Indians open up a series with the Mariners.