2 years agoHouston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Sunday that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) hasn't made much progress. "Right now he's in the same spot, no worse. We just hope for the better. That was the shoulder he got operated on years ago. He's still a little sore," Baker said. Brantley hit one day but then had to be shut down. The 35-year-old veteran was placed on the injured list on June 28 with right shoulder discomfort, and it's concerning that he hasn't made much, if any, progress since then. He won't be ready to be activated for the start of the second half of the season on Thursday for a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, and there's no timetable for his return at this point. Until Brantley returns, some combination of Chas McCormick, Aledmys Diaz and Jose Siri should take turns getting starts in left field.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart